This multi-stemmed large shrub to small tree has greyish peeling bark and spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has a large leathery glossy green oblong leaves and the small white bell-shape flowers appear in clusters during late spring.  

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Photinia serratifolia is naturally found in China growing in woodlands on the coast and in the adjoining mountains. It prefers a well drained, organic rich moist soil in an open sunny to semi shaded protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Chinese Hawthorn is grown for its foliage and spreading habit.  It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or used as a small shade tree. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. This plant may also be trimmed to form a hedge but care must be taken when planting in mix shrub borders as it tends to take over. ID 2682

Photinia (foh-TIN-ee-a) serratifolia (se-RAH-tee-FOH-lee-ah)

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