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Photinia arbutifolia, commonly known as the California photinia or strawberry photinia, is a shrub native to California and the northwest region of Mexico. Photinia arbutifolia (Latin: Photinia arbutifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Photinia arbutifolia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Photinia arbutifolia is a member native to CAL and MXN. Photinia arbutifolia thrives in full to partial sun, though it can tolerate partial shade.
Photinia arbutifolia grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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