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Photinia x fraseri

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Photinia genus in the family Rosaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Rosaceae
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Height
3 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Material uses

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Plants can be grown as a tall hedge[5][4].

Ecology and functions

Hedge

Environment

Range
A hybrid of garden origin.
Habitat
Not known in the wild.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 8+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. Stored seed will probably require stratification and should be sown as early in the year as possible[6]. Germination is usually good[6]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. This species is a hybrid and will not breed true from seed. Basal cuttings in a frame[4]. Harvest the shoots with plenty of underground stem when they are about 8 - 10cm above the ground. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame with gentle bottom heat[2][6]. They take about 2 months to root and should be overwintered in a greenhouse, planting out in late spring[6]. Fair to good percentage[6]. Cuttings of almost ripe side shoots, 7 - 12cm with a heel, October/November in a cold frame[6]. Lift the following autumn and plant in their permanent positions[6]. Layering in autumn. Partially sever the layer about 12 months later and lift in the following spring. High percentage[4].

Cultivation

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Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade[1][4]. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close[2]. Tolerates calcareous soils[2][4]. Dislikes windy sites[2]. The young shoots have a good resistance to damage by late frosts[3]. Plants are susceptible to fireblight[4]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[4]. There are a number of named forms selected for their ornamental value[4].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  3. Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-86318-386-7

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  4. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  5. Shepherd. F.W. Hedges and Screens. Royal Horticultural Society. 1974-00-00 ISBN 0900629649

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  6. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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