Evergreen hedging from our family nursery

Photinia Red Robin Hedging

Photinia Hedging, also known as Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a stunning evergreen hedging species that provides seasonal interest and is perfect for formal hedges.

Choose the right Photinia for your project

Where do you need the screening to begin?

SALEPhotinia Red Robin hedge plantsCreate a boundary from ground level. Compare pot-grown sizes and instant hedging, with prices and planting quantities on the product page.Colourful FoliageMedium 20-40cm per yearPrice From £11.95Shop now
Pleached Photinia Red Robin treesAdd screening above a fence or wall. Compare clear-stem height and trained head dimensions to position the foliage where privacy is needed.Colourful FoliageMedium 20-40cm per yearPrice From £395.00Shop now

Expert nursery advice

Gwynne's Grower's Tip

View the boundary from the patio or window where you need privacy, then measure the height at which foliage must begin. Pleached Photinia Red Robin trees carry their trained heads above a clear stem, so the head needs to sit across the sightline you want to screen. Check stem height and head dimensions separately, along with the space available for neighbouring heads to meet. A photograph of a mature tree can make its scale difficult to judge. Leave practical access for maintaining the heads as the trees develop.

Gwynne BodsworthGrower, Hedging Plants Direct

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Choosing Photinia Red Robin plant sizes

Compare smaller pot-grown plants, larger established sizes and instant hedge sections on our Photinia Red Robin hedge plants page. Smaller plants suit projects where you can allow time for the hedge to develop. Larger plants provide more starting height, while established instant sections offer more continuous coverage from planting.

Look at bushiness as well as height, and compare the cost of the complete hedge using the planting quantity for your chosen option. Allow enough width for the finished hedge and access for future trimming. Instant sections need suitable handling and dependable watering while their roots establish.

Ordering for gardens and landscaping projects

Our family-run nursery supplies homeowners, landscapers, trade customers and commercial planting projects. Check availability against your intended planting date, and compare the total delivered cost for the quantity you need.

For larger orders, check the delivery and unloading information before arranging labour or equipment. The delivery method depends on the plants and quantities selected.

Helpful answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Photinia Red Robin Hedging

01Is Photinia Red Robin Right for Your Garden?

When to consider Photinia Red Robin hedging
Requirement	Suitability	What to consider
Evergreen screening	Very suitable	Allow time for smaller plants to establish and grow together.
Bright seasonal colour	Excellent	The strongest red growth normally develops in good light.
Formal hedging	Suitable	Regular light trimming helps maintain an even outline.
Partial shade	Suitable	Growth may be less dense and the red colour less intense than in full sun.
Deep shade	Less suitable	Low light and root competition can produce sparse growth.
Exposed or frost-prone sites	Consider carefully	Cold drying winds and late frost can damage tender new shoots.
Wet or waterlogged ground	Not suitable	Photinia needs freely draining soil and should not remain saturated.
Coastal planting	Site dependent	Choose a position protected from strong salt-laden winds.

02How Far Apart Should Photinia Red Robin Be Planted?

Photinia spacing depends on the height and maturity of the plants being supplied. Smaller plants are normally positioned more closely than large, established specimens.Use the spacing calculator and planting density shown against the exact Photinia Red Robin product option you intend to order. This is more reliable than applying one general spacing to every available size.Planting excessively close together does not guarantee a healthier hedge. Crowding can restrict airflow, increase competition between roots and make leaf-spot problems more difficult to manage.For a step-by-step explanation of ground preparation, planting depth and establishment, see our Photinia planting advice .

03Is Photinia Red Robin evergreen?

Yes. Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is an evergreen shrub and normally retains glossy green foliage throughout the year. Some older leaves may still yellow and fall as part of natural replacement.

04How fast does Photinia Red Robin grow?

Established Red Robin hedging commonly grows by approximately 20–40cm a year under favourable conditions. Growth varies according to soil, moisture, exposure, plant size and pruning.

05How tall does a Red Robin hedge grow?

A managed Red Robin hedge is often maintained between approximately 1.2m and 2.5m. Unpruned plants can eventually become much taller and wider.

06Does Red Robin grow in shade?

Photinia Red Robin grows in partial shade, but the young foliage normally develops its strongest red colour in better light. Deep shade can result in weaker, more open growth.