The harvesting season for Photinia villosa (Christmas berry) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Christmas berry
Photinia villosa
Christmas berry (Photinia villosa) is a vibrant bush with oval-shaped leaves, red bark, and an array of delicate white flowers. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and in moderately damp to slightly dry soil. In the summer months, it produces a beautiful abundance of red berries which give the illusion of twinkling lights. During autumn and winter, the leaves take on yellow and bronze colors, adding to its unique charm. Its evergreen features and abundance of berries make Christmas berry a truly majestic species and a must-have for anyone looking to liven up their landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Christmas berry plants should be watered regularly but not too frequently. They need about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or watering with a garden hose. Water deeply to encourage strong root growth. For the most part, water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch - usually every 5-7 days. During heat waves or periods of intense sunlight, it may be necessary to water more often.
sunlight
Christmas Berry thrives in full sun to partial shade, with the most optimal growing location in full sun. A minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended every day, with up to 8 hours considered optimal for optimum growth. Morning sun is particularly recommended for this plant species. During the heat of the day, when the sun is strongest, it may be best to give the plant some partial shade from the warmer sun and direct sunburn.
pruning
Christmas berry should be pruned twice each year starting in spring. In April to May, prune any dead, diseased, cracked, or damaged branches, removing them back to their origin. Then, in mid-summer, prune the current season’s growth to keep the plant’s size and shape under control. Trim the plant back by 1-third of its current size and shape. Additionally, remove any fruiting branches and any shoots that extend beyond the desired outline of the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Christmas berry typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Photinia villosa (Christmas berry) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
