Photinia villosa is a species in the flowering plant family Rosaceae, with common names Christmas berry and oriental photinia. It is a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, native to China, Japan, and Korea. This plant was recently introduced into the United States, likely as a landscaping or garden plant. It has escaped cultivation and has become increasingly invasive in northern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of Virginia, New York and Connecticut.
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Oriental photinia is an ornamental shrub or small tree that attracts wildlife with its decorative red berries. It can tolerate a wide array of temperatures and spread widely, so it is considered an invasive species in some areas.
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Oriental photinia is best removed while young, as the seedlings are easily pulled by hand. Mature plants are usually removed with a combination of mechanical and chemical methods. Cut the shrubs down and apply herbicides to the stumps to prevent regeneration. Before picking the herbicide, consult an agricultural expert to find the best active substance for your geographic region. Spray on a windless day to avoid drift.
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Oriental photinia
Photinia villosa
Photinia villosa is a species in the flowering plant family Rosaceae, with common names Christmas berry and oriental photinia. It is a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, native to China, Japan, and Korea. This plant was recently introduced into the United States, likely as a landscaping or garden plant. It has escaped cultivation and has become increasingly invasive in northern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of Virginia, New York and Connecticut.
Hardiness Zones
4 to 8
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Attributes of Oriental photinia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
2.5 m to 4.5 m
Spread
4 m
Leaf Color
Red
Green
Orange
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Growth Season
Fall
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Weed Control About Oriental photinia
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Oriental photinia is an ornamental shrub or small tree that attracts wildlife with its decorative red berries. It can tolerate a wide array of temperatures and spread widely, so it is considered an invasive species in some areas.
How to Control it
Oriental photinia is best removed while young, as the seedlings are easily pulled by hand. Mature plants are usually removed with a combination of mechanical and chemical methods. Cut the shrubs down and apply herbicides to the stumps to prevent regeneration. Before picking the herbicide, consult an agricultural expert to find the best active substance for your geographic region. Spray on a windless day to avoid drift.
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