Escallonia illinita

Also Known As

Escallonia viscosa

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Escallonia illinita plant details

Escallonia illinita is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia illinita

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: escalloniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia illinita

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Formerly known as Escallonia viscosa, these are from cuttings from the plant grown in the Vashon garden of plantsman John Flintoff where it thrived on his hot south-facing wall. Give it a lean soil and grow it with tough love which will make it hardier. Fragrant white flowers and aromatic almost sticky foliage. Deer couldn't like this.