What popular bush has red leaves and is green? We'll reveal it!

If a bush has red leaves and impresses with evergreen foliage in winter, it's the Photinia Devil's Dream. It is both attractive and versatile like no other!

Glossy Mispel Devil's Dream®: a shrub that bears red leaves when others are green

You wonder which shrub has red leaves and at the same time delights with evergreen foliage? The answer is Devil's Dream! With its evergreen leaves and fiery red branches, the Photinia is a captivating presence throughout the year. Unlike other shrubs, the Devil's Dream showcases its fiery foliage from spring to late summer, making it an extraordinary choice for garden and terrace design. In this guide, we will tell you all about what this shrub with its green-red leaves can do and why Photinia Devil's Dream is the right choice when looking for the perfect shrub for your garden.

 

On the quest for the perfect shrub: red leaves in summer or preferably in autumn? Which shrubs have red leaves?

Nature has given us various species with red foliage. Depending on when you want the coloring to adorn your garden, whether you desire flowers, the desired size of the plant, and its intended purpose, there are different options to choose from. For example, if you are looking for a shrub with red branches and green leaves, consider the red dogwood. Its foliage turns reddish to purple-orange in autumn, then it sheds its leaves and sprouts new green leaves in spring. Or are you in search of an evergreen shrub with red leaves and blooms in spring? Then Photinia Devil's Dream is the right choice. Its white clusters appear between May and June, creating a beautiful contrast against the red foliage as the Glossy Mispel carries red from spring to late summer. Only after that, the leaves transform into a glossy dark green, which becomes a vibrant focal point in the garden during winter.

Devils Dream hohe Hecke mit roten Blättern

Beautiful in autumn, delicious in summer, consistently red but also resilient: Characteristics that a shrub with red leaves can have

Besides that, there are a few other shrubs that have red leaves and white flowers. Among them is the Daboecia 'Scarletta', also known as the Purple heather. It mainly displays its red foliage in autumn and winter, fitting into the line of plants that turn red in the dark seasons. It grows up to a maximum height of 50 centimeters. Much more imposing is the Bird Cherry. In April, it bears bright white clusters full of white flowers, fruits in summer, and turns its leaves red in autumn before entering winter dormancy. However, this plant needs a lot of space and grows into a stately tree over time, making it unsuitable as a hedge. In contrast, the Red Barberry is a shrub that has red leaves throughout the year, grows compactly, and can reach a height of up to 3 meters. It is mainly used as a semi-tall boundary. However, caution should be exercised when living with children or playful animals, as the shrub is densely covered with thorns. This can also pose a challenge when it comes to maintenance.

Photinia Devil's Dream®: A shrub with red leaves and many talents

Photinia Devil's Dream, on the other hand, is extremely uncomplicated. While others bathe in green, this shrub has red leaves with a beautiful shimmer. However, the Photinia is anything but a simple plant with attractive foliage. It can do more! It is exceptionally robust, tolerant of pruning, and very easy to care for. Unlike many of its relatives, it also thrives in our central European climate. While other Photinia varieties tend to shed their leaves during prolonged cold periods, Devil's Dream remains steadfast. Its foliage shines a rich green in winter, and its growth is reliably dense. This makes it an ideal choice for hedges. It also makes a fantastic topiary specimen, displaying a stunning figure all year round. Its green winter foliage stands out even more against a barren or snow-covered background.