Photinia — 8 species

Botanical species in the genus Photinia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Photinia arbutifolia

Photinia arbutifolia

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Tolerates calcareous soils. Plants are tolerant of drought and poor conditions.

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Photinia arguta

Photinia arguta

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade.

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Photinia davidiana

Photinia davidiana

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Succeeds in most soils including calcareous and heavy clays.

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Photinia glabra

Photinia glabra

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Tolerates calcareous soils.

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Photinia parvifolia

Photinia parvifolia

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Dislikes calcareous soils.

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Photinia serratifolia

Photinia serratifolia

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Tolerates calcareous soils.

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Photinia villosa

Photinia villosa

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Dislikes calcareous soils.

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Photinia x fraseri

Photinia x fraseri

Family: Rosaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close. Tolerates calcareous soils.

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