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

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

Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'
Full Standard 180cm stem and 8/10cm girth trunk with large evergreen head above. Super evergreen tree.
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
4-8m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White, Cream
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Loam
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Photinia Red Robin Standard 30 Litre Pot 8/10 cm Girth 180cm Stem

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.

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