Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.[1]
Currently valid species in Escallonia are:[2]
Widely cultivated and commonly used as hedging plants, especially in coastal areas, escallonias grow about 30 cm (12 in) per year, reaching 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) in height, with arching branches of small, oval, glossy green leaves. Flowering from June to October (in the Northern Hemisphere), they have masses of small pink, white or crimson flowers, sometimes with a honey fragrance. They are best grown in full sun with some shelter. Some varieties are not fully hardy in all areas.[3] Numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed, of which the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:[4]
An Escallonia cultivar as a roadside planting
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Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.
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