BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An ornamental species native to parts of Western China, Photinia davidiana 'Palette' is a semi-evergreen plant with very pretty, cream and pink variegated foliage. The new leaves are particularly colourful, sometimes pure pink or white, while the older leaves turn dark green, splashed with cream or brown as they mature.

In spring this has has clusters of white flowers followed by soft-pink berries later in the year. An easy to grow, reliable garden shrub.

Features

• Common name: Variegated Photinia.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Although usually evergreen, Photinia davidiana 'Palette' may drop its leaves in very cold winters.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Medium or eventually large shrub.
• Height: up to 3 m (10 ft)
• Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)
• Notes: This plant was formerly called Stranvaesia davidiana 'Palette'
• Size: 3L containers