Photinia fraseri
Photinia fraseri
Common names: Glanzmispel, Rotlaub-Glanzmispel
Photo: Wouter Hagens · Public Domain · Source
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Description
Photinia fraseri, commonly known as Glanzmispel or Rotlaub-Glanzmispel, is an evergreen shrub prized for its bright red flush that appears in spring and late summer, later maturing to a dark glossy green. It can be grown as a dense hedge or a solitary shrub, providing year‑round privacy. The plant produces small white flower spikes in late spring, attracting insects, followed by small red berries in autumn. Varieties such as ‘Red Robin’ are popular in garden trade for their compact, low‑maintenance growth. The plant is mildly toxic to pets and humans; leaves, seeds, and berries contain irritants that can upset the stomach. Avoid placing it where small children or animals can reach it, and wear gloves when pruning.
Care instructions
Prune twice a year: once in spring before new growth and again in late summer (around week 35) to renew the striking red flush. Water newly planted shrubs regularly until well rooted (1–2 years); thereafter, water only during extended dry periods. In very cold, windy sites, provide winter protection with fleece or straw for the first few years. Remove brown or spotted leaves promptly and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues such as Photinia leaf spot. Apply a mulch layer around the root zone to keep soil consistently moist and suppress competing vegetation.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy, humus-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
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