Red Tip Photinia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Red Tip Photinia or Fraser Photinia is a striking evergreen shrub that is known for its red foliage that appears in the spring. It can grow to a height of 10-5 feet or more. It is often planted as a privacy screen or hedge to add a bold accent to the landscape. In addition to its eye-catching appearance, this shrub is also deer-resistant.
Common Name |
Red tip photinia, Fraser photinia
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Photinia x fraseri
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Genus
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Photinia
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Red Tip Photinia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Red Tip Photinia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Red Tip Photinia needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Red Tip Photinia needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Red Tip Photinia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Red Tip Photinia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Red Tip Photinia to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Red Tip Photinia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Red Tip Photinia. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Red Tip Photinia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
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Red Tip Photinia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Red Tip Photinia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Red Tip Photinia toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Red Tip Photinia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Red Tip Photinia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Red Tip Photinia Native Region |
Find out where the Red Tip Photinia plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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