Rosaceae
Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin (Pyramidal Form)'
Create a premium, structured look in minutes. This pyramidal Photinia ‘Red Robin’ delivers striking red new foliage that turns glossy green, giving your landscape a clean, modern contrast all year. Tough, fast to fill in, and highly responsive to trimming—perfect for privacy screens, entrance statements, and formal rows around villas and business premises.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Fraser Photinia 'Red Robin' / Red Robin Photinia
Botanical Name: Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'
Arabic Name: فيتونيا
Plant Variant: Red Robin (Pyramidal Form)
Plant Color: Glossy Green with Bright Red New Growth
Plant Country: Turkey
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Photinia
Species: Photinia × fraseri
3. Origin & Distribution
Photinia × fraseri is a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia. The 'Red Robin' cultivar was originally selected in New Zealand and has since become one of the most popular ornamental shrubs globally, especially in Mediterranean and temperate climates such as Turkey and Europe.
4. Visual Characteristics
This plant is most famous for its vibrant, fiery red young leaves that appear in spring and after pruning. As the foliage matures, it transitions into a deep, glossy dark green. In its pyramidal form, it offers a dense, upright, and structured habit. It may produce small, creamy-white flowers in flattened corymbs during late spring, followed by small red pomes (berries).
5. Size & Dimensions
When maintained in a pyramidal form, it typically stands 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet) tall with a spread of 1 to 2 meters. If left unpruned, it can grow larger, reaching heights of up to 4-5 meters.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Full sun is essential for achieving the most intense red coloration on the new growth and maintaining a dense, compact shape.
7. Watering Needs
Moderate watering requirements. It needs regular watering during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture, especially in hot climates.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. It is adaptable to various soil types including loamy, sandy, or clay soils, provided they do not hold excessive water. Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Highly hardy and adaptable. It tolerates temperatures down to -12°C (10°F) and performs well in hot summers. It prefers moderate humidity but is generally resistant to the dry conditions found in many urban landscapes.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the first flush of growth. An additional light application in early summer can encourage a second flush of red leaves.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy to maintain. The care level is low to moderate, primarily involving regular pruning or shearing to maintain its pyramidal silhouette and to stimulate the production of the colorful new red foliage.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing shrub. It can be easily propagated through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn/winter.
13. Common Problems
Susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot, which appears as small red spots on leaves, particularly in very humid or wet conditions. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal issues. Occasionally affected by aphids or scale insects.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for privacy screens, formal hedges, and architectural focal points. Its pyramidal shape makes it perfect for framing entrances or lining walkways. It is also excellent for noise reduction and windbreaks in garden landscapes.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which are toxic if ingested in large quantities. It is particularly dangerous for horses and ruminants. It is generally not recommended for areas where pets or livestock might graze on the foliage. Not classified as pet-safe.
Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin (Pyramidal Form)'
Create a premium, structured look in minutes. This pyramidal Photinia ‘Red Robin’ delivers striking red new foliage that turns glossy green, giving your landscape a clean, modern contrast all year. Tough, fast to fill in, and highly responsive to trimming—perfect for privacy screens, entrance statements, and formal rows around villas and business premises.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Fraser Photinia 'Red Robin' / Red Robin Photinia
Botanical Name: Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'
Arabic Name: فيتونيا
Plant Variant: Red Robin (Pyramidal Form)
Plant Color: Glossy Green with Bright Red New Growth
Plant Country: Turkey
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Photinia
Species: Photinia × fraseri
3. Origin & Distribution
Photinia × fraseri is a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia. The 'Red Robin' cultivar was originally selected in New Zealand and has since become one of the most popular ornamental shrubs globally, especially in Mediterranean and temperate climates such as Turkey and Europe.
4. Visual Characteristics
This plant is most famous for its vibrant, fiery red young leaves that appear in spring and after pruning. As the foliage matures, it transitions into a deep, glossy dark green. In its pyramidal form, it offers a dense, upright, and structured habit. It may produce small, creamy-white flowers in flattened corymbs during late spring, followed by small red pomes (berries).
5. Size & Dimensions
When maintained in a pyramidal form, it typically stands 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet) tall with a spread of 1 to 2 meters. If left unpruned, it can grow larger, reaching heights of up to 4-5 meters.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Full sun is essential for achieving the most intense red coloration on the new growth and maintaining a dense, compact shape.
7. Watering Needs
Moderate watering requirements. It needs regular watering during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture, especially in hot climates.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. It is adaptable to various soil types including loamy, sandy, or clay soils, provided they do not hold excessive water. Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Highly hardy and adaptable. It tolerates temperatures down to -12°C (10°F) and performs well in hot summers. It prefers moderate humidity but is generally resistant to the dry conditions found in many urban landscapes.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the first flush of growth. An additional light application in early summer can encourage a second flush of red leaves.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy to maintain. The care level is low to moderate, primarily involving regular pruning or shearing to maintain its pyramidal silhouette and to stimulate the production of the colorful new red foliage.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing shrub. It can be easily propagated through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn/winter.
13. Common Problems
Susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot, which appears as small red spots on leaves, particularly in very humid or wet conditions. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal issues. Occasionally affected by aphids or scale insects.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for privacy screens, formal hedges, and architectural focal points. Its pyramidal shape makes it perfect for framing entrances or lining walkways. It is also excellent for noise reduction and windbreaks in garden landscapes.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which are toxic if ingested in large quantities. It is particularly dangerous for horses and ruminants. It is generally not recommended for areas where pets or livestock might graze on the foliage. Not classified as pet-safe.