Description: Red Tip Photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is an evergreen shrub known for bright red new growth and white spring flowers. Popular for hedges and screens.

History & Origin: A hybrid plant (Photinia x fraseri) developed in the mid-20th century, combining P. glabra from Japan and P. serratifolia from southern China. Named after Fraser Nursery in Birmingham, Alabama, where it was first widely propagated in the 1940s.

Care Instructions:
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-draining, acidic to neutral.
Watering: Regular watering; moderate once established.
Fertilization: Spring and summer feeding.
Pruning: Prune to promote new growth.
Pests/Diseases: Watch for leaf spot.

Other Details:
USDA Zones: 7-9
Temperature: 5°F to 95°F
Humidity: Moderate to high.
Mature Size: 10-15 feet tall and wide.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Uses: Hedges, screens, barriers.