Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Photinia serratifolia (Desf.) Kalkman
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne Land District, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, E9, tree adjacent to exit driveway
Field Collection Date
12 Sep 1996
Field Collection Notes
New leaf growth arising from deep red bud scales. Leaves light green with red veining, held upright. Older leaves hang down. Flower clusters held upright at end of branchlets in compound corymb. Flower buds red and green. Flowers small, with 5 white slightly cupped petals opening flat, 0.9cm across. Strong scent, but not sweet.
Cross reference to EWH436 [AK376422].
Ex Eastwoodhill Arboretum, "EWH" 476, received Sept 2018
Specimen over two sheets A&B
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-38.56219, 177.71997 (± 50 m)
177.71997, 177.71997 (± 50 m)
Last Update
23 Oct 2019
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