photinia serratifolia red robin
Looking for an eye-catching, hardy shrub for your garden or landscape? Photinia serratifolia red robin is one of New Zealand’s favourite evergreen hedging plants, loved for its brilliant red new growth and year-round lushness. Whether you’re aiming to create a privacy screen, an ornamental focal point, or a versatile backdrop for other feature plants, Photinia serratifolia red robin brings practical beauty and easy-care appeal to gardens across the country. Let’s explore why this plant is such a reliable performer, how to get the best from it, and some great alternatives from our broader Photinia family.
Photinia serratifolia (Chinese Photinia)
Chinese Photinia, Chinese Hawthorn, Taiwanese Photinia, Oriental Photinia
Photinia serratifolia is a small, evergreen tree that is grown for its lush and glossy foliage. New growth is red and ages to become mid-dark green which results in a glossy plant with dual colouring through spring and summer. This quick growing evergreen can reach 10 m tall and 3 m wide but can be contained with trimming. Photinia serratifolia is commonly grown as an attractive and dense hedge but is also well suited to being used for shelter and screening, and being grown as a specimen tree.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
10.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
