1、 Difference of tree shape

Photinia rubra is a hybrid of Photinia rubra, which belongs to small evergreen trees or shrubs. The maximum height of trees is up to 5m, while that of shrubs is up to 2m. Photinia is an evergreen shrub or medium-sized tree, with a height of 3-6 meters and a maximum length of 12 meters

2、 Difference between blades

The leaf surface of Photinia rubra has a very thick cuticle, which is very bright. It is oblong in the initial stage and grows to obovate or lanceolate in the later stage. The tip of the leaf has a short tip, wedge-shaped at the base, and serrated at the leaf edge. The leaves of Photinia are long oval or obovate oval, and the base is wide wedge-shaped or round

3、 Fruit difference

The fruit of red Heather is nearly pear shaped, yellow red in color, and the fruit period is from September to October. The fruit of Photinia is spherical, red to brownish purple, and the fruit period is from October to November