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Rosaceae
Red Robin
Photinia × fraseri
New beginnings and vitality.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Photinia
- Native to
- China, Japan
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 3-5 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The bright red new growth is the plant's most striking feature, not its flowers.
- Red Robin is a hybrid between Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia.
- The leaves start vivid red and gradually turn dark green as they mature.
- It is one of the most popular hedging plants in the United Kingdom.
- Birds are attracted to its small berry-like fruits in autumn.
Color meanings
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Renewal
1
Protection
2
Vibrant energy