An upright photinia selected for dense, vertical growth that makes a fast, narrow screening hedge. New growth flushes vivid red and responds well to regular clipping.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Super Hedge Photinia
Photinia x fraseri 'Super Hedge' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Super Hedge Photinia
Super Hedge Photinia suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Super Hedge Photinia does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Super Hedge Photinia does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Super Hedge Photinia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Super Hedge Photinia in the garden
Super Hedge Photinia earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Super Hedge Photinia sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Super Hedge Photinia
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