Escallonia resinosa
An evergreen shrub or small tree, that can reach up to 6m in its native environment, but rarely above 2m in cultivation. Has reddish stems and glossy, slightly sticky green leaves with finely toothed edges. Foliage has a spicy aroma when wet. Produces clusters of small, tubular white flowers with recurved tips in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Escallonia are evergreen shrubs with glossy, leathery, toothed leaves, sometimes sticky, and 5-petalled white, pink or red flowers in terminal racemes or panicles in summer and early autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny spot in fertile, well drained soil. Will not tolerate waterlogging or excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 9, after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to escallonia leaf spot or to virus diseases
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