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Red Robin standard trees pros and cons?

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WildFlowerBees · 04/01/2026 14:59

I want to put some standard rather than pleached trees along the fence. I like the Red Robin because they’re evergreen not so tightly packed so sunlight isn’t too affected. I’m wondering if there’s anything I might not know.

Primarily it’s for screening but also to create more of a feeling of being in the garden rather than a fence and some greenery if that makes any sense. Neighbours sun won’t be blocked out.

I already have a few trees dotted about but that particular area needs something else.

Any knowledgeable person that can tell me if it’s a good tree to have as a standard?

Thank you

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RescueMeFromThisSilliness · 04/01/2026 15:40

I've never grown one, but I do know that the red colour comes best on new growth at the tips of branches and is best when it has been pruned. So if standard trees are too tall to be pruned to encourage new growth, that might be an issue.

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