How Our Plant Heights Are Measured
All heights listed refer to planted height and do not include the pot or rootball

Product Details
🔴 Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ – 1/2 Standard
100–110cm Stem | Total Height 150–170cm | Head Diameter 40cm
A vibrant evergreen standard tree with striking red new growth and elegant structure.
The Photinia ‘Red Robin’ 1/2 Standard offers all the colour, vibrancy, and evergreen appeal of the classic Red Robin, beautifully trained into a tidy standard form. With its clean 100–110cm clear stem and a 40cm rounded head, this tree brings height, structure, and seasonal interest to entrances, pathways, patios, and formal garden designs.
✨ Features & Benefits
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Striking new growth: Young leaves emerge bright red before maturing to deep, glossy green.
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Elegant standard form: Perfectly lifted canopy ideal for stylish, contemporary planting.
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Evergreen structure: Offers year-round colour and coverage.
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Low maintenance: Easy to grow and prune to maintain its shape.
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Versatile use: Excellent in pots, borders, lining driveways, or adding height to beds.
🌱 Care Instructions
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Light: Best in full sun to partial shade (sun enhances the red colour).
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Water: Keep moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
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Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
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Pruning: Light trim after spring growth to maintain its rounded head and encourage vibrant colour.
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Hardiness: Hardy across the UK; protect from harsh winds in exposed sites.
📏 Product Details
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Clear stem: 100–110cm
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Total height: 150–170cm
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Head diameter: Approx. 40cm
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Form: 1/2 standard tree with a full, rounded crown
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Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves with vivid red new growth
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
With its polished standard form and standout seasonal colour, the Photinia ‘Red Robin’ 1/2 Standard adds instant structure and elegance to any space. Perfect for framing doorways, creating stylish avenue plantings, or adding height to borders, it offers reliable evergreen beauty with the added bonus of brilliant red flushes each year.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943


