The Photinia 'Red Robin', also known as Christmas Berry 'Red Robin' or simply Red Tip Photinia, is a vibrant, evergreen standard tree prized for its brilliant red new growth and glossy foliage. Popular for its bold colour, fast growth, and neat form, it's a striking choice for formal planting, screening, or as a colourful statement feature in both modern and traditional gardens.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, we supply Photinia 'Red Robin' standard trees in a range of sizes: 10–12 cm, 14–16 cm, and 18–20 cm.
Growing Conditions
Red Robin thrives in moist but well-drained soil and is tolerant of a variety of types including chalk, loam, or sandy soils. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded spot, where it develops the richest colour. It is hardy, pollution-tolerant, and suitable for both urban and rural gardens.
Where to Position It
Ideal for use as a specimen tree, feature plant, or in a formal row, Photinia Red Robin also performs well in containers and along driveways or patios. Its clipped, lollipop shape offers structure and colour in all seasons, and it makes a fantastic screening tree with minimal maintenance.
Foliage, Flowers & Fruit
The standout feature of Red Robin is its striking red new growth, which matures to a deep, glossy green, providing year-round interest. In spring, clusters of small white flowers appear, sometimes followed by small red berries in autumn. While the berries are not always produced, they add an extra ornamental touch when they appear.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: Up to 6 metres
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Ultimate Spread: Up to 4 metres
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Time to Ultimate Height: 10–20 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.
