A fast-growing photinia resembling a tree that showcases striking color contrasts with new growth, especially in sunny areas. It is a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serrulata.
Photinia x fraseri “Red Robin”
A fast-growing photinia resembling a tree that showcases striking color contrasts with new growth, especially in sunny areas. It is a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serrulata.
Photinia x fraseri “Red Robin” is a fast-growing hybrid tree that features vibrant color contrasts with new growth, especially when planted in sunny locations. This hybrid is a cross between Photinia glabra and Photinia serrulata.
**Technical Characteristics:**
- **Type:** Perennial
- **Shape:** Simple leaves, dark green in color
- **Flowers:**
- **Season:** Spring
- **Color:** White
- **Fruit:**
- **Season:** Autumn
- **Color:** Red
- **Growth Habit:**
- **Height:** Short
- **Crown:** Narrow
- **Shape:** Round
- **Applications:** Suitable for streets and urban settings
- **Sunlight Tolerance:** Full sunlight
- **Climate Tolerance:**
- Heat tolerant
- Frost tolerant
- Drought tolerant
- Lime resistant
- Tolerates proximity to the sea
**Root Presentation Options:**
1. **Jute and Wire Mesh Root Ball:** Ensures stability and allows for a high proportion of absorbent roots, facilitating establishment.
2. **Complete Root System:** Requires careful management to avoid root strangulation or circling.
3. **Bare Root:** Directly uprooted trees with exposed roots, which is not recommended for all species.
**Establishment Recommendation:**
We classify our tree presentation formats from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade), focusing on parameters crucial for proper establishment in their final locations.
Photinia x fraseri “Red Robin” offers an attractive option for landscaping with its vibrant colors and adaptability to various environments.
**Technical Characteristics:**
- **Type:** Perennial
- **Shape:** Simple leaves, dark green in color
- **Flowers:**
- **Season:** Spring
- **Color:** White
- **Fruit:**
- **Season:** Autumn
- **Color:** Red
- **Growth Habit:**
- **Height:** Short
- **Crown:** Narrow
- **Shape:** Round
- **Applications:** Suitable for streets and urban settings
- **Sunlight Tolerance:** Full sunlight
- **Climate Tolerance:**
- Heat tolerant
- Frost tolerant
- Drought tolerant
- Lime resistant
- Tolerates proximity to the sea
**Root Presentation Options:**
1. **Jute and Wire Mesh Root Ball:** Ensures stability and allows for a high proportion of absorbent roots, facilitating establishment.
2. **Complete Root System:** Requires careful management to avoid root strangulation or circling.
3. **Bare Root:** Directly uprooted trees with exposed roots, which is not recommended for all species.
**Establishment Recommendation:**
We classify our tree presentation formats from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade), focusing on parameters crucial for proper establishment in their final locations.
Photinia x fraseri “Red Robin” offers an attractive option for landscaping with its vibrant colors and adaptability to various environments.
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