Known as the Christmas Berry, Photinia Red Robin is an evergreen, shrub like tree of erect bushy habit with glossy elliptic leaves, about 10cm in length. The leaves are bright red when young, changing to a darker green with age. Small sparse creamy white flowers in April/May are followed by red berries. Often found in urban gardens as they do not involve much upkeep, growing in most soils, Photinia Red Robin is fully hardy, likes sun or partial shade and does best planted in a north, south or east aspect. They are also reliable in both sheltered and exposed areas.

Photinias being evergreen and fairly fast growing make an excellent hedge. Light prune to tidy the shape although the shrub/tree will respond well to heavy pruning if a particular shape, height or spread is required.