photinia robusta

Description: Photinia robusta or Chinese Firebush is a fantastic evergreen screening or hedging plant. As its name implies it is indeed robust and will grow up to 2m in 3-4 years. New foliage is a bright crimson. Photinia robusta is widely used as a windbreak and is reasonably drought tolerant.

Botanical Name: Photinia robusta

Common Name: Photinia

Height: 5-6m

Canopy: 3-4m

Foliage: New foliage is a bright crimson

Flower: Large white bunched flowers are also produced. Late winter to spring.

Growth Habits: A large shrub to 5m. This is a fast growing, evergreen shrub with large green leaves and bronze red new growth. Hardy and adaptable to most soil conditions. Ideal for hedging or screening. Once established is very hardy & drought tolerant

Prune: As required for hedging, best in late spring and autumn

Watering Needs: Drought tolerant species once established. Tip prune after flowering to maintain shape and size. Light: Full sun or part shade.