Taiwanese photinia , Chinese Photinia

Photinia serratifolia

Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: photinia

Plant ID (slug): photinia-serratifolia

Numeric ID: 7369

USDA Hardiness: 6-10

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Photinia serratifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 8 m (26ft 3in) 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 April, 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 - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Aphrodisiac Diuretic Febrifuge Stimulant Tonic The leaves are diuretic, febrifuge, stimulant and tonic[218]. A tincture of the wood is ingested as a tonic and anodyne[218]. The plant is said to have excessive aphrodisiac properties[218].