{"product_id":"photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige","title":"Photinia fraseri 'Carré Rouge' on stem — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"photinia-carre-rouge\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍂 Intense, long-lasting red • 🌿 Deep green evergreen foliage • 🛡️ Resistant to leaf diseases • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia fraseri 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French selection whose young shoots emerge a deeper red and retain their colour noticeably longer than those of classic cultivars. A hybrid originating from species native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most vigorous of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e with colourful foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its resistance: 'Carré Rouge' was selected for its tolerance to entomosporium leaf spot, the foliar disease that regularly disfigures Photinia with purple spots and leaf drop. Its leaves are also larger and its growth habit more vigorous than those of 'Little Red Robin'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-photinia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Photinia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained on stems, with complementary characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — more intense and longer-lasting red, large leaves, resistant to leaf diseases. The most vigorous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf cultivar with small leaves and vermilion-red shoots (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most compact version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity of the red depends directly on sunlight. In the shade, young shoots emerge brownish, and the contrast with the mature foliage almost entirely disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — at least 4 hours of direct sun for a vivid red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony — sheltered from cold, drying winds in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic — Photinia does not tolerate highly alkaline soils well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves that yellow between the veins indicate soil that is too alkaline: adding ericaceous soil when repotting provides a lasting solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tolerance of leaf diseases does not replace good practices: watering at the base remains the best prevention, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and much less in winter. Always water at the base, never over the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after each flush, in June and September — this triggers a new wave of red leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply shrub fertilizer once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach pruning triggers a new flush of red: it is the only plant in the standard-form range where more frequent pruning enhances the decorative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich red color and large leaves make it more prominent than ‘Little Red Robin’: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it takes center stage rather than playing a supporting role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Photinia duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003e‘Little Red Robin’\u003c\/a\u003e — two intensities of red and two leaf sizes in the same color palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003e‘Azura’ Eucalyptus\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the eucalyptus’s blue-gray and the Photinia’s red create the sharpest contrast between two evergreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical ones on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works year-round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the greenery,\u003c\/strong\u003e complement it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003e‘Etna’ Cherry Laurel\u003c\/a\u003e — two evergreens from the same botanical family, one plain and the other colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a light-colored wall, the red of the shoots stands out with an intensity that the deep green mature foliage no longer provides once the color has faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it if your Photinia have already suffered from leaf spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Carré Rouge' was selected for its tolerance to entomosporiosis. Where a classic cultivar becomes sparse each summer, this one retains its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune after each flush to revive the red:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light trim in June and then in September produces a new wave of colorful leaves each time. This is the only way to extend the effect throughout the beautiful season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid calcareous soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photinia develops yellowing between the veins in overly alkaline substrate. A neutral to slightly acidic mix, with a little ericaceous compost when repotting, solves the problem permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhotinia × fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Photinia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e French selection, parent species originating from East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, vigorous crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5 metres in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, at least 4 hours for a vivid red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, at the base only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining, neutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, prune twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, large leaves with intense, long-lasting red young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, fragrant white flowers in corymbs in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerant of entomosporiosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, leaves containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Colorful \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and intensity of the red naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104076553,"sku":"51323","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-2858093.jpg?v=1788726978","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-on-a-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}