Photinia fras. 'Magical Volcano'

Photinia x fraseir 'magical volcano'® is an attractive shrub or hedge plant. Its green leaves are wavy and finely serrated. The young shoot is deep red to purple. Compared to other photinia, the 'magical volcano'® produces shorter growth shoots, which makes it compact and densely branched. The tips of the branches remain red all winter long. Photinia likes a position in partial shade or sun, somewhat sheltered from harsh winds in winter and preferably not too calcareous soil. The plant is hardy, sea wind tolerant and air pollution resistant. It attracts many bees and bumblebees in the spring and is also a host plant for some butterfly species.