Red Leaved Photinia Robusta - Photinia fraseri Robusta

Photinia fraseri Robusta is a vigorous, densely foliaged small tree ideal for largescale screening and boundary planting. It is distinguished by its brilliant red new foliage, which gradually matures into deep glossy green, delivering strong year round colour. In early spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers followed by ornamental red berries, adding further seasonal interest. With a mature height of around 5m and a dense branching structure, Robusta is perfect for tall hedges, windbreaks, and privacy screens. It is hardy, low maintenance, and highly tolerant of drought, frost, and wind, making it reliable for both suburban and rural landscapes.

Key Features:

• Soil: Suits most well drained soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Light: Produces the brightest red new growth and dense foliage.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, becomes drought tolerant when mature.
• Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually for enhanced colour.
• Maintenance: Trim 2-3 times a year to maintain density and shape, prune after flowering for best results.
• Flowering: Spring flowers followed by red berries add interest.

For the best colour, prune the hedge after each flush of growth. This encourages repeated bursts of bright red new leaves, keeping the hedge dense and colourful.

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