Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen – A Vibrant Evergreen Screen for Year-Round Appeal
Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen is a striking evergreen tree with a neatly pleached screen of glossy, dark green leaves that emerge bright red in spring, maturing to a rich green. Grafted onto a straight stem, it creates a vibrant screen or focal point in the garden. Ideal for providing structure, colour, and privacy, this plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a fantastic low-maintenance option for formal gardens, hedging, and screening.
Why Grow Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen?
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Vibrant Red Foliage – New growth emerges in stunning red, creating a dynamic contrast with mature green leaves.
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Pleached Screen – A well-structured pleached screen provides an elegant and formal look, perfect for hedging or creating privacy.
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Year-Round Interest – Red new growth in spring, rich green foliage in summer, and seasonal white flowers add year-round appeal.
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Hardy & Low Maintenance – Tolerant to a variety of soil conditions and requires minimal care once established.
Height of Plant
Photinia 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen of 150cmx150cm positioned above a straight stem of approximately 200cm, providing a striking vertical presence with a total height of 3.5 metres.
Where to Site Your Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen
This hardy tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. It's ideal for:
- Formal gardens and entrances
- Privacy screening and hedging
- Pathways and borders
How to Grow and Care for Your Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil but adapts to a range of soil types.
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Light – Grows best in full sun for vibrant foliage colour.
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Watering – Keep the soil moist when young; once established, it is drought-tolerant.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Light pruning can help maintain the shape and remove any damaged growth.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' pairs beautifully with other evergreen plants like boxwood, yew, and holly, or flowering plants such as roses, lavenders, and ornamental grasses. Its striking red foliage offers a bold contrast to other garden elements, creating an eye-catching focal point.
With its vibrant red spring foliage, structured pleached screen, and year-round interest, Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Standard Pleached Screen is an excellent choice for creating privacy, colour, and sophistication in your garden. Perfect for hedging, screening, or as an ornamental feature, this evergreen tree is both beautiful and functional.
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.
