Expect a spectacular color show in spring as new growth emerges a coppery to fiery red. Turning to a glossy dark green, ‘red robin’ is an excellent choice for borders, hedging, and privacy screening. Additional pruning may promote fresh flushes of red leaves in spring and summer, although possibly at the expense of flowers. Leaves are 3” to 4” long. Flowers are white and arrive in spring, nearly covering the leaves at peak bloom. This red tip photinia hybrid can be shaped into a small specimen tree. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and appreciates good air circulation. Grows to 8’ to 10’ high and 6’ to 8’ wide. Prefers well-drained soil. Provide full to part sun. Flowers in spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
Red Robin Photinia, also known as Red Tip Photinia, is a colorful evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant red new growth that gradually matures to glossy dark green
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with brighter sunlight encouraging the most vibrant red foliage
Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry periods
Produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in spring, typically from April to May, followed by small red fruits
Hardy in USDA Zones 6–9
Grows to 8’ to 10’ high and 6’ to 8’ wide
Fast-growing shrub that develops substantial height and width relatively quickly, making it well suited for establishing privacy hedges and landscape screens
Features brilliant red new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, attractive spring flowers and responds well to pruning with colorful new growth