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Photinia glabra - Japanese Photinia

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Photinia glabra is an evergreen shrub renowned as the Japanese Photinia, a stunning enhancement to any landscape with a sculptural presence all year round. It boasts glossy, oval leaves that unveil a dramatic change of color from sizzling red to a lush, lustrous green, creating an extraordinary visual spectacle. This resplendent shrub radiates beauty every spring when it's adorned with clusters of delicate white, five-petaled flowers, emitting a gentle, sweet scent. With potential to spread up to 15 feet in both height and width, the Japanese Photinia serves as a robust visual barrier that serves well as a hedge, a living wall or even as a standalone visual treat. Its medium water requirement coupled with its adaptability to anything from full sun to partial shade, makes it a manageable marvel for gardening connoisseurs. Exceptionally durable, it flourishes in a variety of soil types, putting on a vibrant display while still resisting the onslaught of most pests and diseases. Its engaging aesthetics merged with its ease of care make the Japanese Photinia a coveted beauty in any landscape.

  • Size: Up to 10-15 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Small, white, five-petaled clusters
  • Foliage: Glossy, oval leaves that turn from red to green
  • Water usage: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Versatile Usage: Ideal for hedges, living walls or standalone accent plant
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