Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen screening and hedging shrub known for its vibrant bright red new growth, which matures to glossy dark green foliage. It is fast growing, dense, and easy to maintain, making it ideal for privacy hedges, formal gardens, and feature planting. Clusters of small white flowers may appear in spring on mature plants.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots with pruning
Mature Height: 3–5 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Bright red new growth maturing to glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 8–15 cm long, oval
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen screening and hedging shrub known for its vibrant bright red new growth, which matures to glossy dark green foliage. It is fast growing, dense, and easy to maintain, making it ideal for privacy hedges, formal gardens, and feature planting. Clusters of small white flowers may appear in spring on mature plants.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots with pruning
Mature Height: 3–5 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light to moderate frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Bright red new growth maturing to glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 8–15 cm long, oval
