Photinia bodinieri

Photinia bodinieri Details

Photinia bodinieri is a small, evergreen tree that is grown for its lush and glossy foliage. New growth is red and ages to become dark green which results in a glossy plant with dual colouring through spring. This quick growing evergreen can reach 15 m tall and 4 m wide but can be contained with trimming. Clusters of small, white flowers adorn the tree in spring. Best results are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. This is a reasonably hardy plant that will tolerate moderate frost, dry periods, some wind, and most soil conditions, barring extreme wet and dry. Photinia bodinieri is commonly grown as an attractive and dense hedge or specimen tree but is also well suited to being used for shelter and screening. For hedging, space plants 40-50 cm apart.