Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Red tipped photinia, 1 by Rocco

Rocco wrote:
Red tipped photinias (photinia x fraseri) are usually seen in the form of a hedge or a foundation bush. They may also be grown into an evergreen tree form. The lower limbs should be pruned as they grow. The photinia will grow into a tree with a very nice shape. As they continue to grow they will reach maximum height and the spread out into an umbrella form. I have three of them in tree form and are about ten years old. When these were planted I was in zone six we are now in zone seven. The trees are very hardy and have endured many freezes and some heavy snow.