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One of the questions we hear most often is, “How can I use Photinia trees for screening?”. In this article, we’ll explore how evergreens like Photinia Red Robin can transform a bare space while screening overlooked windows and hiding unsightly views. This is an ideal solution for anyone preparing for a house sale. We’ll also suggest plant combinations to help make an empty new build garden appear more established!
The Overlooked Garden
New build homes are often built in close proximity, so there is a good chance your brand new house is overlooked. In this instance, achieving garden privacy was the goal, so choosing a evergreen Photinia Red Robin tree was always going to be a good choice.
Photinia Red Robin are a fast-growing, easy to maintain variety that boast beautiful red new growth. A superb choice for enhancing garden privacy and appeal, our Photinia standards currently stand at 3m with 6ft clear stems. Opting for these Photinia standard in this planting scheme meant that we could transform this garden with screening above the fence line while allowing space to underplant with shrubs and plants commonly found at garden centres!
After establishing the size of the current bed, we knew the space available was limited. Because of this, we carefully selected a mix of plants to achieve the right balance for the area. By designing two combinations it meant that we could suit the customers style and tastes. We were also mindful about choosing varieties known for their ease of maintenance, ensuring they remain neat and attractive throughout the year. This design features Euonymus ‘Emerald Gaiety’ at the front of the bed, with Euonymus japonica president behind. Both plants have been neatly positioned in front of the Photinia standards.
