• Photinia × fraseri ‘Robusta Compacta’
  • Photinia × fraseri ‘Robusta Compacta’
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Photinia × fraseri ‘Robusta Compacta’

Christmas berry

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4 litre pot

Bring year-round evergreen structure and a splash of fiery spring colour to your garden with Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’—a neat, low-maintenance shrub ideal for hedges, borders or pots, perfect for anyone wanting impact without taking over.
  • Striking new-season foliage colour
  • Low-maintenance structure for year-round screening
  • Attractive as a container plant or formal hedge

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Clay, loam or sandy soils—preferably fertile and well‑drained

Photinia × fraseri ‘Robusta Compacta’
Photinia × fraseri ‘Robusta Compacta’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you love evergreen structure with seasonal drama, ‘Robusta Compacta’ delivers brilliant spring colour without growing too large. It's perfect for creating neat hedges, screeners, or even standout pots. With just a bit of pruning, you get consistently fresh growth and year-round appeal in a manageable size.

  • About this plant

    Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant red new foliage, which matures to a glossy deep green. Rising to 1.5–2.5 m, it features creamy-white flower panicles in late spring, followed by decorative red berries. Ideal for structured garden designs, it retains its shape well and makes an excellent low hedge or container specimen. Hardy, versatile, and visually striking throughout the year, it brings year-round colour and form to borders or contemporary plantings.

  • Key features

    • Evergreen foliage with fiery red new growth
    • Compact: ultimate height 1.5–2.5 m, spread 1–1.5 m
    • Creamy-white flower panicles in late spring
    • Tolerant of pruning—ideal for hedging or shaping
    • Thrives in sun to partial shade, in most soils

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 150–250 cm | Spread: 100–150 cm

  • Growth
    habit

    A naturally compact, bushy shrub that can be kept neat with regular trimming—perfect if you want tidy structure without fuss.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Full sun to partial shade

Planting guide

Plant in fertile, moist but well‑drained soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill with compost-enriched soil and firm gently. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture.

Care tips

Water regularly during dry spells, especially when young. Prune in spring or summer to shape and encourage fresh red foliage flushes. Thin congested stems occasionally to promote airflow and reduce disease risk.

Winter care

Protect from exposure to cold, drying winds; apply a mulch in late autumn to guard roots against frost.