Species Christmas berry
cluster of small, red, round, shiny berries, green, shiny, ovate leaves, and woody, gray-brown stems

Christmas berry

Photinia 'Parsur' RED FURY

Christmas Berry (Photinia 'Parsur' RED FURY) is an evergreen shrub that provides year-round beauty and interest to your garden. It boasts two-toned, oval leaves of viridescent green on the top and dark red on the bottom and bronze-tinted new growth. In spring, it produces panicles of small white flowers followed by striking scarlet berries. Red Fury can reach up to 3m in height and width, making it ideal for a privacy hedge or background shrub. With a minimal maintenance and light requirements, it's an easy to grow evergreen that will keep your outdoor space looking green all season.

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

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Christmas berries need to be watered regularly but not too much. For optimal growth, water deeply once a week and let the soil dry between waterings. Make sure the soil completely dry before watering again to ensure the roots do not rot from too much water. During the summer when temperatures and humidity increase, you may need to water more often. Do not let the plant sit in water for too long as this can cause root rot. During the winter months, water less frequently but still provide about an inch of water each month to keep the plant hydrated. Avoid over-watering as this can cause stress to the plant.

sunlight

Christmas berry (Photinia 'Parsur' RED FURY) should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for healthy growth and blooming. Morning sunlight is best for these plants, since it helps shoots, flowers and foliage grow stronger and brighter. Late afternoon sunlight should be avoided, as this can scorch the plants and cause them to look weak. Additionally, winter sunlight can be beneficial for the Christmas berry, providing it with some warmth and energy it may lack during colder months.

pruning

Christmas berry (Photinia 'Parsur' RED FURY) requires pruning twice a year for healthy growth. Pruning should be done in late winter/early spring and again in mid-summer. In late winter/early spring, prune back a third of the longest branches to create a compact, bushy shrub. This will encourage new growth and give the plant its typical bright red leaves. In mid-summer, prune off the brown, dead leaves and any weak, diseased branches. This will ensure the health of the plant overall. Pruning is an important part of maintaining a healthy Christmas berry plant and will result in a beautiful, vibrant species.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

The Photinia 'Parsur' RED FURY, also known as Christmas berry, typically starts flowering in April.

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