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Escallonia revoluta

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 15'
W: 15'

planting zones

7a-10b

Escallonia revoluta plant details

Escallonia revoluta is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia revoluta

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: escalloniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia revoluta

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Chile, this broadleaved evergreen shrub or small tree grows slowly, reaching 12-15 ft tall and wide -- or perhaps as much as 20-25 ft over a long time. Leaves are handsome, glossy, showy, and abundant, a fine background for the white flowers that appear at the ends of stems in early spring and occasionally though early fall. A delightful small garden tree or hedge in sun for best appearance or dappled shade. Fairly drought tolerant once established but tolerates summer water. This collection was made by plantsman Mike Remmick at the highest altitude where he could find it and has excellent potential into USDA zone 7. Also resprouts from the ground easily if winter damaged.