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Red Tip Photinia

Photinia x fraseri

  • Brilliant Red Spring Foliage Transforms to Deep Green, Creating Year-Round Color Interest
  • Thrives in Zones 7-9
  • Showy White Blooms in Late Spring
  • Top Pick for Privacy Screen or Hedge
  • Pollinator-Friendly Shrub
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Description

Create a living privacy fence with a splash of color! Red Tip Photinia (Photinia x fraseri) produces leaves that are brilliant red at first and then turn deep green after several weeks. Red Tip Photinia is also known as Fraser's Photinia or Red Top Photinia. The Photinia produces small white flowers in the spring that the bees will adore!

In spring, big umbles of lacy-looking white flowers become pretty pinkish-red berries in the fall. These are all nestled among the brilliant red spring new growth and shiny green leaves later in the season! Those gorgeous leaves keep their color year-round! Plant anywhere without worry these will wilt in the heat or get munched down by deer!

This evergreen shrub is a traditional hedge shrub in the southern United States. It's not just heat and humidity tolerant, it's also fast-growing and can be shaped and sheared formally or left to grow informally too! Thriving in USDA growing zones 7-9, these 12-15 foot high at maturity shrubs can be maintained at almost any height with ease!

Planting and Application:

Red Tip grows quickly into tall, dense hedges! If a formal hedge is desired, it can be sheared into a neat and tidy shape! Let them grow to full height and in their natural shape for an informal screen. Tall enough growing at maturity that these dense shrubs can even be trained into a multi-trunk tree form as well for a unique accent, and are used as specimen trees by urban landscapers.!

Commercial landscapers frequently use Photinia in the South along highway medians because they can handle sunny sites. Plant a row along the hot, sunny side of your home's foundation or as an incredibly vivid barrier along the backs of your garden beds, and as dense property division for private outdoor living without the neighbors seeing through.

  • Darling Pink Bell-Shaped Flowers
  • Unique Plump Pinkish-Red Berries (Best For Birds)
  • Compact Blue-Green Foliage
  • Delicate Fine Texture
  • Pollinator & Bird-Friendly Specimen, Hedge & 3-Season Interest

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Red Tip is an impressive broadleaf-evergreen that can handle full sun and partial shade, plus this plant is extremely tough and vigorous and grows in almost any well-drained soil. Prune in the winter. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Provide enough water to get new plants established as they need, but once they are, these are very low-maintenance Waterwise shrubs!

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Almost Xeric - Low Moisture Once Established
  • Thrives in Most Conditions
  • Fast Growing Deer-Resistant Evergreen
  • Shear or Prune Late Winter or Early Spring

For a fast-growing privacy shrub that offers spring flowers and a splash of vibrant red color, you need the Red Tip Photinia. Order yours today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do deer eat red tip photinia?

  • Red Tip Photinia is deer resistant and won't get "munched down" by browsing deer. This makes it an excellent choice for areas where deer pressure is a concern. Plant it confidently as a privacy hedge or foundation planting in zones 7-9 without worrying about deer damage.

How far apart do you plant red tip photinia?

  • Plant Red Tip Photinia 4-6 feet apart for a dense hedge, or 6-8 feet apart for informal screening. These fast-growing shrubs reach 12-15 feet at maturity in zones 7-9, so closer spacing creates quicker privacy. Shop quality specimens at naturehills.com for best results.

What size container will my Red Tip Photinia arrive in and how is it shipped?

  • Red Tip Photinia typically ships in 1-gallon containers as bare root or potted plants, depending on the season. Spring is the ideal planting time in zones 7-9 when these fast-growing shrubs can quickly establish. Plant immediately upon arrival for best results.

Is Red Tip Photinia susceptible to fire blight or other diseases?

  • Red Tip Photinia can be susceptible to fire blight, particularly in humid conditions with poor air circulation. This bacterial disease typically affects new growth in spring when temperatures are warm and moisture is high. Plant in full sun with adequate spacing and avoid overhead watering to minimize disease pressure.

How much space should I leave between Red Tip Photinia plants when creating a hedge?

  • For a dense hedge, space Red Tip Photinia plants 4-6 feet apart. Since these fast-growing shrubs reach 12-15 feet at maturity in zones 7-9, closer spacing creates quicker privacy while wider spacing allows for natural growth. Shop quality plants at naturehills.com for best results.

"what is the name of the cultivar that bears his name and is noted for its red-tipped foliage?"?

  • Red Tip Photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is also called Fraser's Photinia, named after the Fraser cultivar known for its signature red-tipped new growth. This evergreen shrub thrives in zones 7-9, producing brilliant red spring foliage that matures to glossy green. Plant in full sun for the most vibrant red coloration on new growth.

Do deer eat red robin?

  • Red Tip Photinia is naturally deer resistant and won't get "munched down by deer." This makes it an excellent choice for areas with heavy deer pressure in zones 7-9. Plant it confidently as a privacy hedge or specimen without worrying about deer damage.

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