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

Product Details
Bring bold colour and year-round interest to your garden with Photinia ‘Red Robin’ Trees, one of the most popular evergreen choices for screening, borders, and ornamental planting. Known for its striking red new growth that matures into rich, glossy green, this versatile tree adds instant structure and a burst of colour to any landscape.
🍃 Key Features:
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Vibrant Colour: New red shoots contrast beautifully with mature green foliage.
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Evergreen Structure: Provides colour and coverage throughout the year.
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Fast Growing: Adds up to 30–60cm of growth annually in ideal conditions.
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Versatile Use: Excellent as a specimen tree, screen, or pleached form.
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Hardy & Low Maintenance: Thrives in most soils and withstands pruning well.
✨ Why Choose Photinia ‘Red Robin’?
Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is ideal for gardeners seeking privacy and seasonal interest in one plant. Its bright foliage brings warmth and vibrancy to both formal and informal gardens, while its easy-care nature makes it suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Whether grown as a standard tree, pleached screen, or bushy specimen, Red Robin adds instant visual impact.
📏 Specifications:
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Foliage: Evergreen
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Growth Rate: Fast
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Ultimate Height: 3–5m (easily maintained smaller by pruning)
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Form: Tree or standard form
🌱 Planting & Care Tips:
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Best in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade.
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Water regularly until established.
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Trim lightly in spring or summer to encourage fresh red growth.
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Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for lush foliage.
Add vibrant colour, structure, and privacy to your garden with Photinia ‘Red Robin’ Trees – the evergreen showstopper that shines all year round.
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


