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    • Photo of Escallonia bifida form by Stickpen

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    Escallonia bifida

    Also Known As

    • White Escallonia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Escallonia bifida plant details

    Escallonia bifida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia bifida

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: escalloniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia bifida

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Escallonia bifida plant

    How to Grow Escallonia bifida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Escallonia myrtoidea

    aka Escallonia arguta, Escallonia myrtoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Escallonia myrtoidea flower by Stan Shebs
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    Escallonia 'Red Elf'

    aka Escallonia x exoniensis 'Red Elf'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Escallonia 'Red Elf' flower, foliage by Forestfarm
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    Escallonia laevis 'Gold Brian'

    aka Escallonia exoniensis 'Gold Brian', Escallonia laevis 'Hopley's Gold'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Escallonia laevis 'Gold Brian' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Escallonia x langleyensis

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Escallonia x langleyensis flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Escallonia 'Pride of Donard'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Escallonia 'Pride of Donard' flower, foliage by Forestfarm
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