Plant in full sun or part shade for best growing success. Photinia will nottolerate waterlogged soils so good drainage is essential and heavy orcompacted soils are best improved with organic matter prior toplanting. Space plants 1m apart for a hedge or border. Dig planting holetwice the width and depth of the pot to be planted. Backfill with topsoilensuring that the rootball sits no lower than the surrounding soil level.Water deeply and apply mulch. Once established Photinia are verytolerant of dry conditions however regular deep watering during the first 3months after planting will help to establish a stronger and more vigorousplant. Mulch helps to protect surface roots from extremes of temperatureand retains moisture in the soil. Mulch should be applied to a depth of10cm and kept at least 5cm-10cm away from the base of the plant to ensureadequate airflow around the stem. Placing mulch right up to the stem canincrease the likelihood of pest and disease problems occurring. Pruningyour Photinia once a year is all that is required to maintain a compact andneat plant. However if a hedge or more formal shape is desired they can betrimmed at any time of year as necessary. Fertilise Spring and Summer witha high quality complete fertiliser.