Photinia, or Christmas berry, is a genus of Asian and North American shrubs, which includes a group of evergreen hybrids grown specifically for their colourful young foliage. Most are forms of the garden hybrid Photinia x fraseri, with glossy dark green adult foliage, and variable red tinted young leaves, especially as they just unfold.
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a choice photinia, with eye-catching juvenile growth the colour of sealing wax, similar to a pieris. This is sometimes caught by late spring frosts, and some shelter is advisable.
Plants enjoy a sunny or partially shaded position in moist but well-drained soil. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Photinia ‘Red robin’ and wildlife
Photinia ‘Red robin’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Photinia ‘Red robin’ poisonous?
Photinia ‘Red robin’ has no toxic effects reported.
