Photinia Red Robin Standard 30 Litre Pot 8/10 cm Girth 180cm Stem Feb/March Del

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ – Full Standard

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Full Standard is an elegant evergreen tree form, prized for its vivid red young growth that contrasts beautifully with mature glossy green foliage. Trained on a clear stem, it creates a neat, rounded canopy, making it ideal for avenues, patios, entrances, and formal garden settings. With excellent year-round interest and easy maintenance, it offers strong structure and colour in all seasons.

Why Grow Photinia ‘Red Robin’ Full Standard?

Striking Red New Growth – Bright red shoots in spring and after trimming.

Evergreen Structure – Provides year-round colour and screening.

Formal Standard Form – Adds height and elegance without taking up ground space.

Hardy and Adaptable – Performs well in most garden conditions.

Excellent for Shaping – Responds well to pruning to maintain a neat crown.

Height and Spread

Typically reaches 3–4m (10–13ft) in height including the stem, with a crown spread of 1.5–2.5m (5–8ft), depending on pruning.

Where to Site Your Photinia ‘Red Robin’ Full Standard

• Driveways & Avenues: Creates a formal, structured look

• Patios & Entrances: Ideal as a statement tree

• Containers: Suitable for large planters

• Formal Borders: Adds evergreen height and colour

How to Grow and Care

Soil – Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Light – Full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun.
Watering – Water regularly during establishment.

Maintenance

Pruning: Trim once or twice a year to encourage fresh red growth and maintain shape.
Mulching: Apply mulch in spring to retain moisture.
Pests & Diseases: Generally reliable; good air circulation helps prevent leaf spot.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Evergreen Shrubs: Box, Laurel, Choisya

• Perennials: Lavender, Salvia, Geranium

• Grasses: Miscanthus, Stipa

Conclusion

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Full Standard is a versatile, evergreen feature tree offering vibrant colour, structure, and formality. Ideal for modern and traditional gardens alike, it delivers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Photinia Red Robin Standard 30 Litre Pot 8/10 cm Girth 180cm Stem Feb/March Del Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.