Photinia villosa (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Photinia villosa
Deciduous shrub
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The Photinia villosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. variabilis. Pourthiaea villosa. (Thunb.)Decne.

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Latin Name:  Photinia villosa
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Woods in W. Hupeh[109]. Low mountains and hills all over Japan[58].

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]. Dislikes calcareous soils[11, 182, 200]. A very ornamental[1] and polymorphic species[58], there are a number of sub-species[200]. P. villosa sinica. Rehd.&Wils. is a taller growing form, to 8 metres, and has larger fruits than the type, up to 12mm in diameter[200]. Plants are susceptible to fireblight[200]. The flowers have a hawthorn-like scent[245]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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