Species Fraser photinia
Red flower, with green leaves and beige stems.

Fraser photinia

Photinia fraseri

Fraser photinia (Photinia fraseri) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and showy clusters of white flowers in spring and summer. It's a fast-growing plant that grows up to 10 feet in height when mature, and can reach up to 20 feet in width. Fraser photinia produces bright-red berries in late summer, which make it popular with wild birds throughout the year. This species is also known for its tolerance of both shade and drought, making it perfect for landscapes with limited space or low sun exposure.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

red Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Fraser photinia, also known as Red Tip (Photinia fraseri), is a small and slow growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of about 10 ft. When it comes to watering, Fraser Photinias require moderate amounts of water throughout the growing season. They should be watered deeply once or twice a week, ideally in the morning. Make sure not to overwater them, especially if they're planted in containers, as they can easily become waterlogged. During the winter months, water requirements can be reduced and the plants should only need to be watered occasionally.

sunlight

Fraser photinia grows best in full sunlight, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. For these trees to be at their healthiest, they should receive sunlight evenly throughout the day. In the northern hemisphere, this includes full morning sunshine and dappled or light indirect sunlight during the afternoon hours. If Fraser photinia receives too much shade, it can weaken the overall structure of the tree and result in an irregular, unattractive growth habit.

pruning

For Fraser photinia (Photinia fraseri), it is recommended to prune immediately after flowering in late spring (April-May). Light pruning can also be done in the winter if desired. This species has an upright growth habit so it's important to prune to control the shape and size. Cut back overgrown shoots by 1-third to promote the bushy habit. Remove dead or diseased branches and also any crossing branches. Thinning out the branch structure and removing any weak shoots will also help the plant maintain its desired form.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Fraser photinia typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Photinia fraseri typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Photinia fraseri typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map