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(Stranvaesia davidiana)
Chinese Photinia (Stranvaesia davidiana)
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Cheng-Tao Lin
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Photo by: Cheng-Tao Lin | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Cheng-Tao Lin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-11-18T09:31:04-08:00 |
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Summary
Stranvaesia davidiana, commonly known as Chinese Photinia, is an evergreen shrub native to the forest margins, thickets, and open slopes of Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas and regions of China and Taiwan. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet (3-4.6 meters) and a width of 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters). This shrub features a dense, rounded form with glossy, leathery leaves that can provide year-round visual interest. The white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer and are followed by small, red to black pome fruits that may attract birds.
Chinese Photinia is valued for its hardiness and the textural quality of its foliage, making it a suitable choice for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings in urban and residential landscapes. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to fire blight and leaf spot diseases, and may require occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote good air circulation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Chinese Photinia is valued for its hardiness and the textural quality of its foliage, making it a suitable choice for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings in urban and residential landscapes. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to fire blight and leaf spot diseases, and may require occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote good air circulation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 10-15 feet
- Width: 8-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Hedges, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to the forest margins, thickets, and open slopes of Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas and regions of China and Taiwan
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Photinia davidiana, Stranvaesia davidiana, Photinia niitakayamensis, Stranvaesia niitakayamensis, Stranvaesia davidiana var. salicifolia, Stranvaesia integrifolia, Photinia davidiana var. formosana, Pyrus cavaleriei, Pyrus davidiana
GBIF Accepted Name: Stranvaesia davidiana Decne.