Oriental Photinia

Photinia villosa Rosaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Japan, Korea, and China

Location

Treman Woodland Walk, Nevin Welcome Center

Source of plant

Klyn Nurseries, Schichtel's Nursery, Schmidt & Son Co.

Description

Large shrub, 10' to 15' tall, usually less in spread. Fall color reddish-bronze. Flowers white 1/3" across,borne in 1" to 2" diameter corymbs terminating short side branches from May into June. Fruit a bright redpome, 1/3" long, effective in October and persisting for a time if not consumed by birds.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fruiting characteristics, fall color