Tina

Photinia Fraseri

Red Robin; Christmas Berry

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  Winter interest
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  Easy care
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  Autumn colour

• Tina likes...
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    A sunny spot

    She prefers lots of light, so try to plant her in a sunny spot. She'll tolerate a bit of shade, too

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    Well draining soil

    She would prefer a free draining soil that also retains moisture. Try digging garden compost or well-rotted manure into her soil so it'll drain more easily.

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    Pruning

    Give her a good pruning after growth season (summer) by cutting a few inches off her branches with a pair of sterilised shears or scissors.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Photinia Fraseri 'red robin'

  Nickname

  Red Robin; Christmas Berry

  Plant type

  Outdoor; evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  60-70cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  23cm

• About Photinia fraseri

  Hailing from South and East Asia, Photinia fraseri has become one of the most popular ornamental shrubs on this side of world. It's no wonder why: it's a stunner. It's amazing Christmas-y flowers ripen in the fall, and keep the yuletide vibes going well after the new year. It's botanical name comes from the Greek 'photeinos', meaning 'shiny' - a nod to the super-glossy green leaves. We love the way it brightens up our gardens for minimal effort.