| Description | Photinia robusta
A fast growing, small tree widely used as a dense, colourful hedge
• Dense glossy, green foliage that turns vibrant red in the winter
• Very hardy, tolerating clay soil, drought and hard frost
• Grown as both a small or tall hedge with white flowers in late spring | Fraxinus excelsior Aurea
Golden Ash is an attractive deciduous tree for all seasons with a rounded crown. The foliage is a light yellow colour turning pale green in summer. In autumn the foliage turns a brilliant golden yellow that is the main feature of this tree. In winter the young branches are yellow with distinctive black buds. A stunning tree with multi-seasonal interest. 7m H x 7m W | |
| Content | Why buy Photinia robusta?
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There are a few types of Photinia very good for hedging, and Photinia robusta is the core variety. This colourful hedge can be spotted from miles away, with vibrant red new growth.
Photinia robusta is very frost hardy and also tolerates poor, clay soil. This sturdy plant can be trimmed as a medium or tall hedge, looking quite striking when trimmed into a formal hedge. Photinias produce small, white clusters of flowers in the spring. Suited to Formal or Cottage gardens.
Ideal for: Colourful, red and glossy screen
Growth Rate: Moderate, 30- 50 cm in 1 year
Height: Up to 7m but usually maintained between 1.5 and 3m tall
Soil Requirements: Tolerates poor soil but loves fertile, loamy, and well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low. Pruning two times a year. Flowers may require pruning if they bother you.
Planting Distance: 1 to 1.5m apart for dense screen
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| Additional information | |
| height x width |
8m x 5m
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| features |
Fine pale lemon colored flowers, turning bright gold in autumn, a great color contrast
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| conditions |
Full sun in well drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, parks, street, avenues, driveways
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