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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

Also Known As

  • Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin'
  • Red Robin Photinia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 9'-12'
  • W: 9'-12'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' plant details

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 9 FT - 12 FT - wide, 9 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A more compact variety of this ever-so-useful EG shrub with its bright "red robin" foliage in spring and fall and clusters of smallwhite flowers; excellent for hedging; developed in New Zealand. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' plant

How to Grow Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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