About this product

Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' Standard

Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' (syn. 'Cassini')

Confirmed format: Supplied in a 55-litre nursery container as a standard tree with a clear stem of approximately 130–140cm.

Plant Highlights

• Striking variegated evergreen foliage

• Brilliant pink-red new growth in spring

• Trained standard with a large rounded crown

• Excellent specimen for gardens and patios

• Year-round structure and colour

Overview

Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' is a distinctive variegated cultivar of the popular Red Robin group, prized for its spectacular four-colour foliage. Fresh new growth emerges vivid pink-red before maturing into an attractive blend of green, creamy white and soft pink variegation, creating colour and interest throughout the year.

Supplied as a mature standard tree with a clear stem of approximately 130–140cm and a generously shaped rounded head, it provides an instant focal point for entrances, patios, formal gardens and mixed borders. Its evergreen foliage ensures year-round structure, while clusters of small white flowers appear in spring, attracting pollinating insects.

Why We Love It

• Exceptional variegated foliage offers colour in every season.

• Elegant standard form creates immediate architectural impact.

• Evergreen canopy provides year-round interest.

• Suitable for both contemporary and traditional garden designs.

• Easy to maintain with occasional shaping.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade. A sunny position encourages the strongest foliage colour and vibrant new growth while partial shade is also well tolerated.

Watering

Water thoroughly and regularly throughout the first growing season while the tree establishes. Continue to water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in a container.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged during winter.

Hardiness

Rated RHS Hardiness H5, Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' is well suited to gardens throughout Ireland when planted in a reasonably sheltered position.

Care

Prune once or twice each year, usually after the spring flush or in late summer, to maintain the rounded crown and encourage colourful new foliage. Remove any dead or damaged shoots as required.

Perfect For

• Feature planting

• Entranceways

• Large patio containers

• Formal gardens

• Courtyard gardens

Good to Know

'Pink Marble' is a variegated sport of the well-known 'Red Robin' rather than the standard cultivar itself. The rounded crown will continue to grow over time and benefits from regular pruning to maintain its neat shape and proportion above the clear stem.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 55-litre nursery container.

• Clear stem approximately 130–140cm.

• Large, mature rounded crown.

• Evergreen standard specimen tree.

• Pot size and supplied dimensions refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.