Japanese Photinia, Red Top, Red Leaf Photinia,

Photinia glabra

Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: photinia

Plant ID (slug): photinia-glabra

Numeric ID: 24198

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Photinia glabra is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - C. and S. Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - dried[177]. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Dysentery Anthelmintic. Also used in the treatment of obstinate dysentery, piles and jaundice[178, 218].