Botanical Name: Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades'
Common Name: Fradesi escallonia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright to spreading, forming a somewhat loose, rounded canopy if unpruned – more compact than the species Height 4-6' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most but highly alkaline, prefers well-drained Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic, serrate, 3/4" - 1 1/2" long, glossy green, with resinous dots on underside Flowers pink, funnel shaped, 1/2" long, mostly terminal racemes; spring/summer - intermittent Fruit small capsule Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: good filler for flower display – mass groupings, informal hedges, espalier, good in a wide variety of landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular waering preferred; somewhat drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, twice annually, add iron for chlorosis Pruning selectively head back; less attractive if sheared Pests/Diseases scale, spider mite, iron chlorosis in heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Chile Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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