This large shrub to small tree has grey-brown stems that are upright and spreading forming a rounded crown. The oblong leaves are dark green and turning orange-red during autumn and the small white flowers appear in clusters during late spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Photinia villosais naturally found from Japan to China and Korea growing in woodlands on well drained fertile moist soils in a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant and drought tender.

The Oriental Photinia is grown for its foliage and is planted in shrub borders for screening and colour. It may also be planted as a lawn specimen establishing in 2 to 4 years. It is suitable for cool regions, inland and on the coast and has excellent autumn colour.ID 1958

Photinia (fô-TIN-ee-a) villosa(vi-LO-sa)

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family