Photinia 'Cassini' (Photinia fraseri 'Cassini')

Photinia 'Cassini'

Also known as: Christmas berry 'Cassini'

Like its parent, photinia 'Cassini' has bright red leaves that turn green as they mature, but this hybrid also features pink leaf margins. This colorful evergreen foliage makes for an imposing specimen shrub whose thick growth allows it to be used for hedging. Small white flowers and inedible red berries offer further seasons of ornamental appeal.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Photinia 'Cassini'

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Photinia 'Cassini' prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture, thriving with watering every 2-3 weeks, allowing slight dryness between sessions. Its adaptability to various climate zones is crucial for effective irrigation, ensuring alignment with natural growth cycles and optimal water absorption.

Fertilize: Photinia 'Cassini' typically doesn't require fertilizing if soil is nutrient-rich, but applying fertilizer twice a year is advisable for optimal growth. Use all-purpose fertilizer in spring and winter; a potassium-rich fertilizer in late summer boosts hardiness.

Pruning: Photinia 'Cassini' grows 1 ft per year, reaching 13 ft in height and 12 ft wide. Prune twice yearly to maintain 4 ft, promoting red foliage. Avoid pruning in the first three years. Handle with gloves, as it can irritate. Blooms in spring/summer with pungent flowers; fruit is toxic.

Propagation: Photinia 'Cassini' is easily propagated from cuttings in summer. Take three 8 cm cuttings below a leaf node, remove lower leaves, and plant in a 10 cm pot with 4 cm of soil. Soak for 30 minutes, cover with plastic, and place in shade. Roots develop in three weeks; then remove plastic and continue care. Ready for planting by spring.

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