Photinia
Photinia serrulata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m high. There are large buds at the ends of small branches. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10-18 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They taper to the tip and are rounded at the base. There are teeth along the edge. Leaves are hairy when young. The leaf stalk is 2-4 cm long. The flowers are white. They are in large groups at the ends of branches. The fruit are round and 5-6 mm across. It is red-purple.
Where it is found
It is common in central and southern China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are used for jam or wine.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit