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Chinese Photinia

Photinia serratifolia

The Chinese Photinia is a beautiful shrub with shiny green leaves and bright red berries. It is often used in gardens and parks to add color and beauty to the landscape.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Chinese Photinia is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves that emerge bright red in spring. It produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by vibrant red berries that persist into winter. Its contrasting new growth makes it visually distinct.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPhotinia
Chinese Photinia
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Chinese Photinia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its shiny leaves inspired its name, 'Photinia,' meaning 'lustrous' in Greek!

Its tiny white flowers release a unique scent, often described as 'fishy'!

This tough plant can live for many decades, growing taller than a house!

Watch its young leaves glow fiery red, a striking sight in spring!

Special abilities

Ability

Sunscreen Leaves

Chinese Photinia has vibrant red new leaves that absorb harmful UV rays, protecting them as they develop.

Ability

Glossy Shield

Its mature leaves are thick and waxy, helping Chinese Photinia resist drought and deter hungry pests.

Ability

Berry Bounty

Chinese Photinia produces bright red berries that attract birds, helping the plant spread its seeds far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
400-1200 cm
Spread
300-800 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Light-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus sinensis

feeds on its red berries, aiding seed dispersal.

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

visits its spring flowers for nectar and pollen.

shelters

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

finds dense cover within its branches from predators.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be gentle around plants and do not eat any berries without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Chinese Photinia?

400-1200 cm

How wide does Chinese Photinia spread?

300-800 cm

How big are the flowers on Chinese Photinia?

0.5-1 cm

When does Chinese Photinia bloom?

Spring

Is Chinese Photinia edible?

No

Is Chinese Photinia toxic?

Mild

What is Chinese Photinia's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Chinese Photinia pollinated?

Insect

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