Photinia glabra Japanese photinia (Rosaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Photinia glabra
Japanese photinia
Evergreen shrub
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The Photinia glabra plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese photinia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Crataegus glabra. Sorbus glabra.

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Latin Name:  Photinia glabra
Common Name:  Japanese photinia
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hills in Szechuan[178].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered position in sun or light shade[1, 200]. Prefers a warm soil that is not too heavy or close[11]. Tolerates calcareous soils[11, 200]. Dislikes windy sites[11]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. Plants are susceptible to fireblight[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Plants are very tolerant of pruning[202]. There are some named forms selected for their ornamental value[200].

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