PHOTINIA x fraseri 'Pink Marble'

Common name: Variegated Christmas Berry

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Garden origin USA, sport of Red Robin

Description: A new variegated introduction of the popular evergreen shrub. The new foliage emerges a rich bright pink softening to blue-green with creamy white splashes of variegation and a pink edge so is very eye catching. Small white flowers in mid to late spring

Uses: A worthwhile less vigorous form, useful for Topiary Balls, Topiary Standards, and other shapes

Climate/Position: Full sun or partial shade. Some shelter advisable to avoid young shoots being scorched by late frost

Height/Spread: The plant will increase in volume over time

Soil Requirements: Any soil but must be well drained

Pruning: Trim annually with topiary shears or hedge-cutters in early or late summer to keep specimen in shape

Special Requirements: Avoid exposed sites, as easterly winds will damage the young growth in spring

Additional Interest: Thought to be a sport of the ever popular, and top selling Photinia x fraseri ?Red Robin?