Photinia sp. (Photinia)

Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters with deep red foliage close up view
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters contrasting against vibrant red and green foliage leaves

Botanical name: Photinia sp.

Common name: Photinia

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: India, Indochina

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

This relative of a Rose receives its name from the fact that young leaves are red, gradually changing to a dark green as they mature. It also has bunshes of pretty white flowers attracting bees and butterflies. The leaves are the starring feature of this plant. Each new leaf that unfurls is a bright shade of red or bronze, but they gradually become a solid dark green as they mature. By continually trimming the ends of the shoots, the plant is stimulated to keep producing new leaves throughout the year.

Photinias are very popular ornamental shrubs, grown for their fruit and foliage. Numerous hybrids and cultivars are available; several of the cultivars are selected for their strikingly bright red young leaves in spring and summer. The natural range of these species is restricted to warm temperate Asia, from the Himalaya east to Japan and south to India and Thailand.


Image gallery: 14 images
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower cluster close up with many small stamens and petals.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) cluster of small white flowers with rounded buds and many tiny stamens.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) green and red leaves with small white flower clusters on branch
Photinia sp. (Photinia) foliage with green and red leaves and clusters of small white flowers
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters close up in a tight, detailed floral arrangement.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters in a dense, multi-layered bloom of small individual petals.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower close up with dense clusters of small tiny petals
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters with deep green thick waxy leaves surrounding the stems.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower close up with yellow centers and round delicate petals
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower cluster with fine yellow stamens and many small petals.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) red and green leaves on a plant in a plastic pot
Photinia sp. (Photinia) leaves with red and green color tones in a black plastic container
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters with copper and green leaves, close up view
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters bloom alongside waxy, serrated copper and green foliage.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower close up with surrounding smooth glossy green leaves
Photinia sp. (Photinia) clusters of small white flowers nestled among thick glossy green foliage.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters with deep red stems close up
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters emerge alongside dark glossy green leaves on the stem.
Photinia (Photinia) white flower cluster close up, many small petals with yellow stamen centers
Photinia (Photinia) cluster of small white flowers with yellow centers and thin radiating stamen tips
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters with deep green thick waxy leaves close up
Photinia sp. (Photinia) white flower clusters mixed among thick green and bronze waxy foliage
Photinia sp. (Photinia) tree with deep red leaves and small white flower clusters
Photinia sp. (Photinia) tree growing dense branches covered in deep red leaves and white flowers.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) plant with glossy red and green leaves on woody branches
Photinia sp. (Photinia) woody branches covered in smooth, oval, red and green leaves
Photinia sp. (Photinia) plant with vibrant red new leaves and deep green mature foliage.
Photinia sp. (Photinia) with vivid red tips standing out against the darker mature green foliage.


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