Photinia x fraseri

Red Robin

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Evergreen shrub known for glossy green foliage with vibrant red new growth in spring; produces white flowers and red berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Robin
Family Rosaceae
Genus Photinia
Species × Fraseri
Variety Common Cultivar
Origin China / Hybrid
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring, red berries follow
Leaf Color Glossy green with red new growth
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with pH 6.0-7.5; tolerant of various types but prefers fertile substrate

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for optimal red coloration; tolerates partial shade but growth may be slower

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring; monthly feeding during growing season for container plants

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; hard pruning encourages new red growth

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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