Photinia Red Robin | Christmas berry 'Red Robin' - Compacta - Frame - 150-160cm, 30lt Plum or as a ground cover

or as a ground cover

but more vase-shaped as it matures

It can withstand some winter cold

It is adaptable to almost any type of soil as long as it is well-drained

it can tolerate some drought

Photinia Red Robin | Christmas berry 'Red Robin' - Compacta - Frame - 150-160cm, 30lt Plum or as a ground coverPhotinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a New Zealand selection of Fraser's Photinia. Its a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy, brilliant, bright red leaves when they emerge, and dark green after several weeks. Small, 5 petal, white flowers bloom in spring and are rarely followed by red fruits which can persist throughout winter. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'