Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' - Red tip photinia

The Red Tip Photinia (Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin')

The Red Tip Photinia (Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin') is a winter-hardy evergreen tree available in many variations.

Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' is commonly used in forms such as standard tree, half-standard, and shrub. With its attractive green leaves and young shoots that are red in color, the tree is visually appealing.

The young shoots turn red as a natural defense against intense sunlight in the spring. This characteristic developed in their natural habitat, where snow persists for a long time in spring. The strong reflection from the sun could burn the leaves, and the buildup of anthocyanin in the leaf tissue prevents this.

In June, small clusters of white flowers appear, followed by blue/black berries. The Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' is highly resistant to diseases and fungi, making it an easy plant to maintain.

In short: a beautiful winter-hardy evergreen tree with multicolored glossy leaves!