 | Photinia Red Robin (photinia x fraseri)
This is a marvellous alternative choice for an evergreen hedge because of its brilliant red glossy young leaves, which give a spectacular display in spring and summer before maturing to dark green. It's not a particularly dense shrub, so it has some movement in the breeze - attractive for many sites but not recommended where a security hedge is required. It develops clusters of small white flowers in mid and late spring, sometimes followed by red fruit - but it is the spring foliage that sets this hedging shrub apart. Its growth rate is average, growing approx 30cm each year. Photinia should be trimmed to a formal hedge shape in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny site but will tolerate partial shade and although frost hardy young plants should be protected in winter. It will do well in any well drained soil.
Photinia can be prone to leaf drop - dryness at the roots, lack of food, overheated roots in summer, cold roots in winter and cold, drying winds will all stress the plant leading to leaf drop. If this happens, prune it back but dont cut into leafless wood and apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and water if necessary and you will be rewarded with vigorous bright new growth.
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