Photinia glabra Red Robin
Photinia glabra red robin is one of New Zealand’s favourite choices for hedging and feature planting, celebrated for its vibrant, glossy foliage and easy-care nature. This versatile evergreen shrub produces a stunning display of bright red new growth in spring which matures to deep green, making it both eye-catching and practical as a boundary, screen, or specimen plant in Kiwi gardens. Photinia glabra red robin is a prized selection when you’re seeking privacy, wind protection, or year-round colour, offering exceptional resilience and adaptability to a wide range of conditions across Aotearoa.
Photinia glabra (Japanese Photinia)
Japanese Photinia
Photinia glabra, commonly known as the Japanese Photinia, is a popular hedging plant owing to its bright and colourful foliage. New growth is bright 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 6 m tall and the same wide but is commonly trimmed to sizes significantly less than this. Photinia glabra is commonly grown as an attractive and dense hedge but is also well suited to being used for shelter and screening.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
6.00 m - Spread:
6.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese
