Photinia pyrifolia (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

Scientific Name: Photinia pyrifolia (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Aronia Medik./ Photinia pyrifolia (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps
General Information
Usda SymbolPHPY4
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsPHPY4

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Photinia pyrifolia (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum34
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormColonizing
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound256000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

<i>Photinia pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps

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