Also known simply as Photinia 'Red Robin' or Christmas Berry, this eye-catching evergreen is expertly trained into a pleached form, offering elevated screening with a vibrant splash of colour. With its vivid red new foliage and year-round structure, the Pleached Red Robin Tree is perfect for adding both privacy and ornamental value to any outdoor space.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, our Pleached Red Robin Trees are carefully shaped and supplied in a range of head sizes and clear stem heights to suit a variety of garden layouts and screening requirements.
Growing Conditions
Photinia Red Robin grows well in well-drained, fertile soil, including clay, loam, or sandy types. It performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position, where its young red foliage develops the strongest colour. It is tolerant of urban pollution, wind, and light pruning, making it well-suited to modern gardens and city environments.
Where to Position It
Pleached Red Robin is ideal for screening above fences, dividing garden spaces, or adding height without losing ground space. It’s especially effective in contemporary courtyards, terraced plots, or along boundaries where formal structure and evergreen interest are desired. Its bold colour makes it a focal point even in smaller areas.
Foliage, Flowers & Fruit
The defining feature of this tree is its brilliant red new growth, which matures to a rich glossy green, creating a dynamic, multi-tonal canopy. In spring, clusters of small white flowers appear, occasionally followed by red berries, adding seasonal interest. The foliage remains dense and colourful throughout the year, providing excellent screening and visual appeal.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: 3–5 metres (with regular pruning)
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Ultimate Spread: Maintained through clipping
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Time to Ultimate Size: 5–10 years
Delivery — By Our Own Team
Standard and pleached trees are too tall for courier pallets, so our own team delivers them:
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£55 — within 18.6 miles (30 km) of our Hertford nursery
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£105 — 18.6–46.6 miles (30–75 km)
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£250 — 46.6–205 miles (75–330 km)
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£400 — 205–329 miles (330–530 km)
Oversized trees are delivered within a 4-week window and we’ll agree the date with you. Scotland or beyond 329 miles: please contact us for a quote before ordering. Select your distance band at checkout — we confirm by postcode before dispatch.
Plant Now or Reserve for Autumn
We deliver all year round — our container-grown stock can be planted in any season (summer planting just needs committed watering). Prefer to plant in autumn, when establishment is easiest? Order now and add a note at checkout — we’ll reserve your plants and deliver when you’re ready.
Planting & Aftercare
Every order includes our planting and establishment notes. The single biggest factor in success is water: new plants need generous, regular watering through their first two growing seasons. Follow the guide and your plants will establish strongly — and we’re on the end of the phone if you need us.
Why Tree Heritage
We’re a working nursery in Hertfordshire, not a reseller. Every plant is selected, grown on and quality-checked by our own team before it leaves the nursery.
