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Red Tip Photinia

Photinia x fraseri, Rosaceae

Zones
7–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Windbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BananaMusa acuminata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Dwarf Cavendish BananaMusa acuminata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Chinese Fringe FlowerLoropetalum chinense
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing
Common BoxwoodBuxus sempervirens
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese CamelliaCamellia japonica

Red Tip Photinia can outcompete camellias for light and may release compounds that inhibit acid-loving plants

Uses

Functions

Hedge

Common Questions

What zones does Red Tip Photinia grow in?

Red Tip Photinia grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Red Tip Photinia?

Good companions for Red Tip Photinia include Banana, Dwarf Cavendish Banana, Chinese Fringe Flower, Common Boxwood.

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