Photinia X fraseri 'Red Robin' | Red Robin | Ornamental Garden Tree | 5-6ft

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A general tree feed in Spring will help strengthen the tree and keep the surrounding area free of excess water will help e.g keeping the grass short, plant in full sun position, prune to allow maximum light and air into the canopy. If you have a clay soil consider digging up and mixing the removed earth with 50% compost or well-rotted manure and replant. Some form of windbreak to keep high winds off would be beneficial. Hardy of frost down to -8 degrees centigrade although prolonged frosts may give leave spot a way into the tree. When Photinia Red Robin hedging is grown in a sunny spot they will often produce a generous number of ivory flowers that turn a dusky pink and provide added interest during mid to late Spring. This is ideal for gardeners who wish to add a touch of colour and elegance to their gardens. Planting Tips for Photinia Red Robin Hedging The considerations that guide pot sizes are water, nutrition, drainage, wind and mobility with a general rule of thumb of bigger is better. Ask two different experts on pot sizes and get four different opinions. The size that is best for you depends on what you want to achieve. The best we can offer is a mature Red Robin at around 4m tall will likely need around 150 litres which is more than one person can lift on their own. If you live in a windy area, you will need a larger container or need to use alternative measures to keep it from blowing over such as weighting the pot, tying the pot or tree down, using sheltered areas or even partially burying it. Photinias are shrubs or small trees from China. There are several species, some are evergreen and others deciduous (losing their leaves over winter). They produce clusters of small whiteflowers in late spring or early summer, followed by red berries. Leaf spot – purple-brown spotting on foliage is a sign the plant is under stress, often due to cold, wet winters. Recently planted large specimens are particularly prone, as they take longer to establish than younger plants

Photinias are amongst the most popular trees and shrubs at Paramount. We have many types, forms and varieties for Photinia for sale. These include Photinia Red Robin Espalliered and Photinia Red Robin Topiaryand Photinia Hedging Shrubs. Photinia is a large evergreen shrub which will also make a small tree of up to about 6m (20ft). It has become a popular garden plant mainly due to its shiny red new growth which appears in April, An added attraction is that when mature it produces a display of frothy heads of pink tinged flowers. For the past 30+ years, we’ve developed industry-leading tips and growing techniques to share with our customers. With over half a million hedge plant species grown exclusively by us across our 80-acre nursery, we know how to grow the perfect hedge plant. From Crabapple hedges , Dogwood hedges to Escallonia hedging and more.Corymbs of flowers typically appear in early summer for further interest and are occasionally followed by small fruits that birds enjoy eating. Planting & Growing Photinia In mid-spring, clusters of attractive ivory white flowers appear. In autumn the leaves turn to a bronze green. This tree is evergreen, adding to its year round appeal and keeping it interesting in winter when other plants are stark and bare. Size: Depending on the pruning and maintenance, Photinia Red Robin can grow as a large shrub or a small tree, reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) or more. Heights/width are a guideline only. Girth is a much more accurate method of establishing maturity i.e. larger canopy and root system. It is very easy to not prune a Photinia Red Robin and leave it in a greenhouse giving you a very tall and leggy plant that will snap from the first storm. Each girth increment e.g. 6-8cm to 8-10cm represents around 12-18 months of growth and is the measurement of the trunk diameter at a given point. HS)Girth 6-8cm: Half Standard,18L pot, around 80-100cm clear trunk and head *30-60cm wide and tall.

Another benefit of these pots is that the slots facilitate good drainage all around the pot, and this is particularly important if you wanted to use the pots for hardwood cutting propagation. GIVES NEW PLANTS THE BEST POSSIBLE START - Apply rootgrow by sprinking the appropriate amount into the planting hole, then place the plant in the hole ensuring the roots are touching the granules. Once applied your plants will begin to thrive better than before, improving plant establishment and subsequently bettering flowering and fruiting.

Smaller plants should be planted at a distance of 50cm apart in a single row. Larger plants won’t need to be planted as close, but how close will depend on how soon you want your hedge to look full. Preparation before planting Hi Alan, Pleased to advise the * Photinia Red Robin trees arrived today and we are delighted with them, they’re great. Many thanks for chasing for these with your new supplier. Best regards I. Newsham 231020 In a double-row hedge arrangement with staggered rows, you can space the plants in the rows about 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 centimeters) apart.

Some species need neutral or acid conditions, so will not grow well in chalky/alkaline soil. They can also be grown in large containers if your soil is unsuitable. Seeour guide to understandingsoil pH. It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues. HS)Girth 8-10cm: Half Standard,25-30L pot, around 80-100cm clear trunk and head *30-70cm wide and tall. Photinias are generally healthy and trouble-free when grown in good conditions. However, cold, exposed or damp locationsmay lead to the following: Climber: Naturally climbing plant. Usually delivered running up a cane, ready to position in the garden.Feathered tree: Branches from the bottom of the trunk all the way up. These branches can be removed if a clear stem is required. Keep the area free of competing weeds and grass for the first few growing seasons. If needed, use a rabbit guard. Pruning Advice for Photinia Red Robin Fireblight–this bacterial disease causes shoots to shrivel and die. It can occasionally affect certain photinia species, including P. villosa and P. davidiana We have now started using a new type of pot with many of our trees, and these new containers are called 'slot pots'. This type of pot is much better than the conventional container because it is specifically designed to stop the roots from spiraling in the pot, and thus preventing the tree from becoming pot bound. The slot pots create a healthy root system that is perfect for re-planting, which therefore encourages your newly-planted trees to settle into their new environment. Our Nominated Day Delivery is available year-round on the weekdays Tuesdays to Fridays, excluding the day after any bank holiday.