Photinia fras. 'Robusta Compacta' - 80 CM STEM C4,5

Description
The Christmas berry 'Robusta Compacta' (Photinia fraseri) is a compact, evergreen small shrub with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers from April to May. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * dark red shoots * easy to care for

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Christmas berry 'Robusta Compacta' are dark green, lanceolate. Dark red shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Christmas berry 'Robusta Compacta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Christmas berry 'Robusta Compacta' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant