Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood'
Also Known As
- Heronswood Chilean Holly
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood' plant details
Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: columelliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This southern Chilean native has glossy spiny foliage. The spines on this form are much softer than the form we have always grown. The small flowers are orange tubular form in mid summer.
By: Gossler Farms
Gardening facts about Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood' plant
How to Grow Desfontainia spinosa 'Heronswood'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Desfontainia for your garden
aka Desfontainia fulgens, Lankia spinosa, Chilean Holly, Taique
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-9b
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 10'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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