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Photinia serratifolia

Japanese Photinia, Taiwanese Photinia
Also known as: Crataegus serratifolia Desf. +15 more
  • Crataegus serratifolia Desf.
  • Photinia dentata Lavallée
  • Photinia glabra subsp. chinensis Maxim.
  • Photinia glabra var. chinensis Maxim.
  • Photinia serratifolia subsp. serratifolia
  • Photinia serrulata f. rotundifolia (Mouill.) Rehder
  • Photinia serrulata Franch. & Sav.
  • Photinia serrulata Siebold & Zucc.
  • Photinia serrulata var. aculeata G.H.M.Lawr.
  • Photinia serrulata var. microphylla Cardot
  • Photinia serrulata var. obovata Hook. & Arn.
  • Photinia serrulata var. rotundifolia Mouill.
  • Photinia serrulata var. rubra Lavallée
  • Photinia serrulata var. variegata B.S.Williams
  • Pyrus serratifolia (Desf.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
  • Stranvaesia argyi H.Lév.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Photinia serratifolia (commonly known as Japanese photinia or Taiwanese photinia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Nansei-shoto, Philippines, Taiwan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Spain, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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