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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China, Japan, Korea (South)

Native

Introduced

Photinia villosaPhotinia villosa

Christmas Berry, Oriental Photinia

In Stock: 0.551 lb (Total:0.805lb)

Photinia villosa

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Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

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Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

83,232

Quantity:

0.55 lb

Collected in:

New York

Crop year:

1998

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

6671

Characteristics

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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China, Japan, Korea (South)

Native

Introduced

Photinia villosa, commonly known as Christmas Berry or Oriental Photinia, is a captivating addition to your garden, celebrated for its year-round visual appeal. Native to Japan, Korea, and China, this broadleaf deciduous shrub can mature into a stunning focal point reaching 10-15 feet in both height and spread, making it ideal for use as a hedge or naturalized border. Throughout spring, creamy-white corymbs bloom abundantly, contrasting beautifully with the emerging bronze-tinted leaves that transition to a lush dark green in summer and finally to radiant autumn hues of yellow, orange, and red. Its bright red pomes persist into winter, offering lasting visual interest while attracting birds to your garden sanctuary.

Easy to cultivate, this shrub thrives in well-drained, medium moisture soils under full sun to part shade—perfectly tolerating drought once established. While generally low-maintenance, a winter pruning enhances air circulation, minimizing susceptibility to ailments like fireblight and leaf spot. Considered invasive in some areas. Embrace this timeless classic and let its shimmering leaves and fiery fruits rekindle the charm of your garden.