Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

Popular evergreen shrub with colourful young foliage, Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' has  rich-red new shoots and leaves, which darken to a glossy dark green once mature.

A reliable, garden shrub useful for screening and creating evergreen hedges once established.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' enjoys shelter from strong, cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: April and May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' grows to be a large branching shrub.
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)

• Notes: Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' can be pruned reasonably hard if required. Gentle pruning will encourage more colourful shoot production in the following year.