Photinia trees are a brilliant way to bring height, colour and year round structure to your garden. Known for their glossy evergreen leaves and bright red new growth, these trees offer instant impact and stay looking good in every season. They are perfect for adding privacy, creating a smart focal point or giving your outdoor space a lift with vibrant foliage that changes through the year.
The most popular choice is the Photinia Red Robin Tree. Its striking red young leaves and dense, tidy canopy make it ideal for driveways, patios and borders where you want reliable colour and shape. If you prefer something with added interest, the Photinia Pink Marble Tree has soft pink, cream and green variegated leaves that glow even on dull days. Photinia Redstart Trees are chosen for their strong habit and bold red flush in spring.
Photinia trees can also be grown as pleached trees for a contemporary, clean lined look. This style is perfect when you want privacy screening without taking up too much ground space. They hold their leaves all year round, making them an excellent alternative to traditional evergreen options.
These versatile trees work beautifully alongside other evergreens and flowering shrubs. They pair well with ferns and ornamental grasses, and look great planted with hydrangea, salvia or viburnum to soften the structure and add seasonal flowers beneath their canopy.
For more ideas on how to use them in your garden, explore our collections of evergreen trees, privacy plants, pleached trees and hedging plants.
