Can Photinia × fraseri be planted in a home courtyard? Sapling prices and cutting propagation techniques
Photinia × fraseri, also known as Flame Red, Qiannian Hong, Red Robin, Red Lips, Sour-leaf Photinia and Sour-leaf Tree, is an evergreen small tree or shrub; the tree can reach a height of 5 m and the shrub can reach 2 m. So can Photinia × fraseri be planted in a home courtyard? About how much does a sapling cost? What are the cutting propagation techniques?
Can Photinia × fraseri be planted in a home courtyard?
Photinia × fraseri is suitable for cultivation in a courtyard, and it is best planted in a sunny, wind-sheltered spot in the yard; symmetrical planting on both sides of the entrance is better, because Photinia × fraseri likes light, and with a bit more light and sunlight on the leaves, the foliage becomes brilliant and eye-catching, with new leaves bright red. In northern regions, where winter temperatures are lower, it fears cold wind, so insulation measures can be appropriately increased.
About how much does a Photinia × fraseri sapling cost?
The following prices are compiled for reference only; actual prices should be based on local rates.
| Nursery stock name | Height (cm) | Crown width (cm) | Ground diameter (cm) | Unit | Price (yuan) |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 60 | 40~50 | - | plant | 8~11 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 70 | 50~60 | - | plant | 12~15 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 80 | 60~70 | - | plant | 16~18 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 100 | 80 | - | plant | 28~35 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 90 | 100 | - | plant | 35~45 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 100 | 120 | - | plant | 55~65 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 120 | 150 | - | plant | 120~140 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 140 | 180 | - | plant | 180~220 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 150 | 200 | - | plant | 220~260 |
| Photinia × fraseri ball | 180 | 250 | - | plant | 330~370 |
| Tall-stem Photinia × fraseri | 250 | 80 | 2 | plant | 8~11 |
| Tall-stem Photinia × fraseri | 250 | 80 | 3 | plant | 14~22 |
| Tall-stem Photinia × fraseri | 300 | 120 | 4 | plant | 45~60 |
| Tall-stem Photinia × fraseri | 300 | 120 | 5 | plant | 65~90 |
| Tall-stem Photinia × fraseri | 350 | 150 | 6 | plant | 90~110 |
What are the cutting propagation techniques for Photinia × fraseri?
1. Time
The most suitable time for cutting Photinia × fraseri is from April to June each year, and from August to October each year, when the branches of Photinia × fraseri have become woody.
2. Selection of cuttings
For cuttings, choose branches that are robust and about one year old in growth period; that is, when the red leaves on the new shoots begin to turn green, they can be cut off and used as cuttings. The length of the cuttings should be about 5 cm to 8 cm, and the terminal bud on the branch must be kept. Leave a small half of the larger leaves and keep a large half of the smaller leaves, which is more suitable. In addition, make sure the cut surface of the cutting is flat and smooth.
3. Precautions
Do a good job of keeping the cuttings moist, and carry out watering and shading in time. When cutting the cuttings, it is best to use professional tools to cut them so as to reduce the wound, and the scissors should be disinfected from time to time to prevent cross-infection by viruses. The time for cutting the cuttings and the time for planting them are best on a cloudy day, or before 10 a.m., or at 4 p.m.