Fraser Photinia
Photinia × fraseri
Also known as Fraser's Photinia, Redtip
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A fast-growing hybrid shrub prized for its brilliant red new foliage that matures to glossy deep green. Produces fragrant white flowers in spring and tolerates pruning well for hedging or specimen use.
Why grow it
Fraser Photinia offers reliable foliage color and structure compared to many evergreen shrubs, with its red new growth providing seasonal visual interest without requiring special cultivars. It establishes quickly and responds well to shaping, making it practical for hedging or screening in zones 8-11 where many other colorful evergreens struggle. The spring flowers provide a secondary ornamental feature alongside the foliage effect.
Watch out for
Fraser Photinia performs best with good air circulation and adequate spacing; crowded plantings can encourage leaf spot diseases common in humid climates. It prefers well-drained soil and may show chlorosis in very alkaline conditions. Frequent hard pruning can be necessary to maintain the red foliage effect, as new growth slows significantly in shade or cooler parts of the growing season.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
hybrid (Photinia glabra × Photinia serrulata)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fast-growing hybrid shrub prized for its brilliant red new foliage that matures to glossy deep green. Produces fragrant white flowers in spring and tolerates pruning well for hedging or specimen use.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fraser Photinia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Fraser Photinia offers reliable foliage color and structure compared to many evergreen shrubs, with its red new growth providing seasonal visual interest without requiring special cultivars. It establishes quickly and responds well to shaping, making it practical for hedging or screening in zones 8-11 where many other colorful evergreens struggle. The spring flowers provide a secondary ornamental feature alongside the foliage effect.
Watch out for
Fraser Photinia performs best with good air circulation and adequate spacing; crowded plantings can encourage leaf spot diseases common in humid climates. It prefers well-drained soil and may show chlorosis in very alkaline conditions. Frequent hard pruning can be necessary to maintain the red foliage effect, as new growth slows significantly in shade or cooler parts of the growing season.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
hybrid (Photinia glabra × Photinia serrulata)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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