Photinia davidiana

China.

Stranvaesia is a bushy, spreading, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

The wintergreen leaves of the Stranvaesia are dark green, lanceolate, leathery, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 10 - 12 cm tall. Stranvaesia is bright scarlet red in autumn. Long lasting.

The white flowers of Stranvaesia appear in corymbs in June.

The red, round fruits of Photinia davidiana are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Cling for a very long time.

Photinia davidiana is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Stranvaesia has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).