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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin')
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'
Other names
Christmas berry 'Red Robin', Photinia 'Red Robin'
Genus
Photinia Photinia
Species
P. x fraseri 'Red Robin' - P. x fraseri 'Red Robin' is an evergreen shrub with red leaves that turn green as they mature. Panicles of creamy-white flowers are produced in spring.
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Cream in Spring
Foliage
Red, Green in Spring; Green, Red in Summer; Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Vine weevil Vine weevil
Fireblight , Leaf spot Fireblight , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'
Other names
Christmas berry 'Red Robin', Photinia 'Red Robin'
Genus
Photinia Photinia
Species
P. x fraseri 'Red Robin' - P. x fraseri 'Red Robin' is an evergreen shrub with red leaves that turn green as they mature. Panicles of creamy-white flowers are produced in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring
Foliage
Red, Green in Spring; Green, Red in Summer; Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin')
Common pest name
grape ground pearl
Scientific pest name
Margarodes vitis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
5
General biosecurity comments
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin')
Common pest name
Cedar-Quince rust; Quince rust; Rust of apple; Rust of juniper; Rust of quince
Scientific pest name
Gymnosporangium clavipes
Type
Fungus
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
EU regulated rust disease which helps mitigate against introduction. A review of EU regulations will help to ensure that all hosts are regulated.
Defra's Risk register #3
Plant name
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin')
Common pest name
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Scientific pest name
Hoplolaimus spp.
Type
Nematode
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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