Photinia Carre Rouge Pleached Wall Frame 100cm Tall x 50cm wide

Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ – Compact Pleached Wall Frame with Bright Red Growth

Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ trained as a pleached wall frame is a stylish and practical evergreen screening plant, offering strong structure combined with vibrant seasonal colour. Carefully trained onto a frame approximately 100cm high by 50cm wide, it creates a neat, ready-made panel ideal for defining spaces and adding privacy without taking up excessive room.

The glossy evergreen foliage is complemented by vivid bright red new growth, which appears repeatedly through the growing season, especially after trimming. Compared to traditional ‘Red Robin’, ‘Carré Rouge’ produces a more compact habit and often more intense red colouring, making it particularly suitable for smaller or more formal spaces.

Its narrow framed shape is ideal for lining pathways, softening fencing, or creating layered screening above lower planting. Used in rows, the panels create a smart, contemporary look with instant impact.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and benefits from regular trimming to maintain its tidy outline and encourage fresh colourful growth.

Compact, colourful, and highly versatile, this pleached Photinia is an excellent choice for adding evergreen structure and bright seasonal contrast to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Bright red new growth emerges strongly.
Summer: Dense glossy foliage forms a neat screen.
Autumn: Further flushes of red growth after trimming.
Winter: Evergreen structure remains attractive.

Key Features

Pleached frame – Structured trained panel.
Bright red growth – Strong seasonal colour contrast.
Compact habit – Ideal for smaller spaces.
Evergreen – Year-round coverage.
Low maintenance – Easy to clip and manage.

Perfect For

Screening – Low-level privacy and definition.
Formal gardens – Clean, structured planting.
Pathways – Repetition and rhythm.
Patios – Adds height without bulk.
Contemporary gardens – Smart architectural look.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade; best colour in good light.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage red growth.

Looks Great With

Grasses – Softens structured lines.
Topiary – Adds lower-level form.
Lavender – Contrasts with evergreen foliage.
Evergreens – Layered screening schemes.
Pleached trees – Formal garden structure.