Phoitinia x fraseri
'Pink Marble'
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Phoitinia |
Species |
x fraseri |
Cultivar |
'Pink Marble' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 15 |
Height |
2.5 - 4 m |
Spread |
2.5 - 4 m |
General Description |
Dense medium-sized evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Hedging and screens low maintenance. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Glossy elliptic leaves with sprays of bright red leaves. |
Pests |
Fireblight and leaf spot. |
Notable Specimens |
Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. |