Recently planted large specimens are particularly prone, as they take longer to establish than younger plants Leaf spot – purple-brown spotting on foliage is a sign the plant is under stress, often due to cold, wet winters.Frost or wind damage – late frosts and cold winds may shrivel or kill soft new shoots.However, cold, exposed or damp locations may lead to the following: Photinias are generally healthy and trouble-free when grown in good conditions. beauverdiana, see our guide to light pruning. Make your cuts just above a leaf jointįor advice on pruning deciduous photinias, such as P. Ideally prune with secateurs rather than a hedgetrimmer, to avoid slicing through the leaves.It can be trimmed up to three times a year When grown as a hedge, remove the tips of young shoots to encourage the bright red leafy re-growth.This is a vigorous cultivar and can grow up to 30cm (1ft) in a year, so keep it under control and encourage bright young leaves by shortening stems by up to 15cm (6in), cutting just above an outward-facing bud.Tips on pruning Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’: Vigorous species can be pruned more regularly to keep them within bounds.Īvoid trimming after mid-August, as regrowth would be vulnerable to autumn frosts.įor general advice on pruning evergreen photinias, see our guide to pruning evergreen shrubs. Photinias require minimal pruning, but will benefit from the occasional trim in spring or summer to promote dense growth and maintain a good overall shape. See our guide to assessing your garden's conditions.
Dislikes chalky/alkaline soil.įor more on the various species, including photos, growing advice and where to buy them, go to RHS Find a Plant and search for ‘Photinia’.īefore buying, always check plant labels or descriptions to ensure the plants you choose will thrive in your garden. villosa – small deciduous tree with white flowers in early summer, red fruits, and red/orange autumn foliage. White flowers in summer, followed by small red fruits. serratifolia Pink Crispy – bright pink young leaves that are later marbled light and dark green. beauverdiana – deciduous tree with red foliage in autumn, white spring flowers and red berries. davidiana – evergreen shrub with clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by red berries. A smaller version called 'Little Red Robin' grows to about 1.5m (5ft) tall.Ī few other species and cultivars can be found on sale, usually in specialist tree and shrub nurseries, including: Once established, this shrub will grow fast, but regular clipping can keep it down to size and also stimulate colourful new shoots. It also produces a froth of small cream flowers from late spring. ‘Red Robin’ has glossy evergreen leaves all year round, and rich red new foliage. ‘Red Robin’ is the most popular of these and is widely sold by garden centres and online suppliers, including the RHS Shop. There are several species of photinia, but cultivars of Photinia × fraseri are the most readily available. It can be grown as a standalone shrub or a hedge, as its evergreen foliage makes a dense year-round screen.Įvergreen shrubs make useful, sheltered nesting sites for birds in early spring. Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin', the most widely available form, makes a striking ornamental shrub, especially in spring and summer with its red young foliage. Give larger species plenty of space or be prepared to prune annually. Some photinias can grow quite large, up to 5m (15ft) after 10 or more years, so check the eventual size before buying. They can also be grown in large containers if your soil is unsuitable. Some species need neutral or acid conditions, so will not grow well in chalky/alkaline soil. They suit many styles of garden, either formal or informal, large or small, and can be grown as specimen trees or shrubs, hedges and wall shrubs. There are several species to choose from, offering colourful seasonal foliage displays, clusters of small white flowers and red berries. × fraseri 'Red Robin', which is an evergreen shrub notable for its rich red young leaves. They produce clusters of small white flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by red berries. There are several species, some are evergreen and others deciduous (losing their leaves over winter). Photinias are shrubs or small trees from China.
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