Escallonia
(Escallonia macrantha)

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Evergreen bushy shrub (3m x 2m) from Chile. Shiny oval deep green leaves. Tubular deep red flowers in groups of about 30. Useful as a fast-growing screen or hedge. Dwarf forms available. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove woody growth. Drought tolerant.

Type
Exotic
Maintenance
Low
Water use
Minimal
Tolerances
Frost, Fire
Shade levels
Full sun
Colours
Green, Pink