Red-leafed Photinia

by violet0807 on 2008-09-10 11:25:08

The photinia plant, belonging to the Rosaceae family and Photinia genus, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a height of 4-6 meters. Its leaves are leathery, long elliptical to inverted ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a tail-like tip at the end. The new leaves in spring are bright red, turning green in summer, and displaying red hues in autumn, winter, and spring. The frostier the weather, the deeper the color becomes, and the colder temperatures enhance the brilliance of the leaves. The leaf surface has a waxy texture, with irregular small serrations around the edges. The leaf stalks at the top branches remain bright red throughout the year. When used as street trees, they stand like fiery torches; when used as hedges, they lie like fiery dragons. With pruning for landscaping, their shapes can take on a myriad of forms, always maintaining a vibrant red hue, offering a visually pleasing and beautiful scenic effect. Suitable regions: Most parts of North China, East China, South China, and Southwest provinces. Red-leafed photinia is a general term for hybrids in the Rosaceae family and Photinia genus, being an evergreen small tree. It gets its name from its bright red new shoots and young leaves. Common varieties include Red Robin and Red Tip, with Red Robin boasting particularly striking leaf colors, enhancing its ornamental value. In spring and autumn, the new shoots and young leaves of the red-leafed photinia are fiery red, with vibrant and lasting colors, exuding vitality. During the high-temperature summer months, the leaves turn a bright green, providing a refreshing and cool sensation amidst the scorching heat.