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Photinia fraseri Corallina - Christmas Berry

Photinia x fraseri Corallina
Christmas Berry, Redtip Photinia

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Shoots very well, no problem, magnificent colours.

françoise, 06/07/2015

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Value-for-money
Compact variety reaching a height of 1.50m (4ft 11in), with small bright red foliage turning into shiny green and white umbel-like flower clusters.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Photinia x fraseri 'Corallina' is a much more compact bush similar to the 'Red Robin' variety. The vivid red young foliage contrasts with the green of the mature leaves. Reaching a maximum height of 1.50m, it is ideal for container cultivation as well as for mass planting.

This evergreen Photinia has a bushy, rounded, and ramified habit, with alternate, slightly dentate, vivid red, then shiny green leaves, measuring approximately 6cm (2.4in). The foliage is smaller than its cousin, the 'Red Robin'. In March, clusters of small white flowers appear at the ends of the young branches and can reach 10cm (3.9in) in diameter.

The fast-growing Photinia x fraseri 'Corallina' tolerates all types of well-drained, fertile, moist to dry soil, in sunny or semi-shaded locations. It is an easy-to-cultivate and maintain bush that can withstand temperatures down to -18°C when exposed to the sun.

Photinia x fraseri 'Corallina' is highly decorative when planted alone or in mass plantings, alongside white spring-flowering shrubs such as Spirea or Mock Orange.

Tips: Avoid soils that are too chalky or clayey. Pruning for balance is necessary in summer.

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Photinia fraseri Corallina - Christmas Berry (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 6 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour red

Botanical data

Genus

Photinia

Species

x fraseri

Cultivar

Corallina

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Christmas Berry, Redtip Photinia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Photinia x fraseri 'Corallina' should be planted in spring or autumn in any deep, fertile and well-drained soil. It prefers a sunny or semi-shaded exposure, sheltered from cold and strong winds. Adding compost is necessary at planting. Water well for the first two years, once or twice a week. Mulch the soil to keep it slightly moist in summer and protect the base in winter. Prune in summer to balance the habit, cutting back half of the branches. This will promote the growth of young red leaves in autumn. In humid weather, photinias can be affected by a fungus (entomosporiosis). Keep an eye on the leaves, if red to black spots appear, treat with Bordeaux mixture.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 80 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Deep, loamy

Care

Pruning instructions Prune if necessary in August-September.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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