Botanical Name: Escallonia bifida (E. montevidensis)
Common Name: White escallonia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, rounded shrub or small tree, somewhat sprawling and awkward when young – becomes dense and woody with age Height 10-20' Spread 8-10' Growth Rate moderate to rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun or part shade in hot inland areas Soil most any soil but highly alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves simple pinnate, alternate or whorled, narrowly elliptic to 3" long, slightly emarginate at apex, very finely serrate margin Flowers terminal panicles of small, white bell-shaped flowers in early spring Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring Usage: large background shrub or small tree, sometimes used as a multi-trunk specimen – can be espaliered or used as a hedge or screen Landscape Care: Watering drought tolerant when established – but looks best with regular watering Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to promote bushiness after bloom-can be sheared Pests/Diseases no major pests Special Conditions/Other Origin: South America Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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