Fraser photinia typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.
Fraser photinia
Photinia fraseri
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
The harvesting season for Photinia fraseri typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.
The harvesting season for Photinia fraseri typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.