Taxonomic revision of escallonia escalloniaceae in argentina. Every 10 12 years it gets cold enough here to freeze it to the ground, but it springs back to as much as six feet the next year. Escallonia definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. Escallonia hedge with an edge is a versatile, hardy and easy to grow evergreen shrub. With its sturdy stems, the plant grows gracefully forming a bushy and dense shrub. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Escallonia resinosa is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the andean forests of peru, bolivia and southern ecuador from 2600 to 4200 meters above sea level. Escallonia is a popular choice to have in the garden as its an evergreen hedge plant, as well as a stunning flowering hedging plant. Escallonia definition of escallonia by the free dictionary. Escallonia is a very popular hedging shrub especially by the seaside. Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today.
If the escallonia has outgrown its alloted space it is possible to prune it harder to re shape and reduce in size. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. Help pages, faqs, uniprotkb manual, documents, news archive and biocuration projects. Escallonia from burncoose nurseries varieties of escallonia available to buy include the following. Escallonia escallonia laevis new and unread treemails. Burk staff paper series number 158 department of forest resources college of natural resources and minnesota agricultural experiment station university of minnesota st. Escallonia virgata cultivation edit widely cultivated and commonly used as a hedging plant, especially in coastal areas, escallonias grow about 30 cm 12 in per year, reaching 1. I have seen it pruned nearly to the ground in midsummer to make way for painting down to wood with. Works well as a low maintenance edging, groundcover, low hedge. Pdf taxonomic revision of escallonia escalloniaceae in.
The plants database includes the following 1 subspecies of escallonia rubra. Escallonia macrantha evergreen shrub amlwch anglesey north. Flowers are pinkred and are borne throughout july and august. A taxonomic revision of the genus escallonia in argentina, based on the study of herbarium specimens and field work, is presented. A component of high andean forests, it is regarded as an important source of raw materials for the andean peoples. Low growing varieties can be used as a border along a path.
Striking enough to make a specimen plant to be proud of, its dense growth offers excellent privacy should you require your hedge to double up as a. Escallonia problems the hedge, which is the small leaved variety, is about 6 years old and it is not unusual for the leaves of this type of escallonia to blacken and shed in winter, especially if it received a touch of freezing breezes. Escallonia red dream has a useful low growing habit that makes it suitable for hedging and ground cover, as well as the planting in the shrub border. The southern woods team would like to congratulate devin westley, who was named nzppi 2018. An excellent evergreen shrub with very attractive, vibrant gold young growth in spring and a dark green central splash.
For additional information, see the global shipping programme terms and sscallonia opens in a new window or tab this amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. But the shrub that made the biggest impression on me was escallonia resinosa. This chilean species has flowers of a deeper color and firmer texture than any other species, and is the dominant parent of most hybrid escallonias. It makes a great low flowering hedge or topiary plant, as it responds well to pruning, producing a lush, tidy mat of foliage. This is an exceptional evergreen, thanks to its fragrance. Escallonia macrantha rubra is not just a pretty face. The flowers resemble the shape of a tube with a white centre surrounded by deep green, small, and glossy leaves. Escallonia fields scarlet escallonia southern woods. This is a dwarf shrub that stays naturally smaller in size than most other escallonia. Escallonia red dream escallonia red dream will reach a height of 0. When this plant is grown in mild climates the flowers may bloom nearly all year.
Learn about the escallonia plant of escallonia iveyi genus. Hardy and low maintenance, this easy to grow shrub also provides a valuable food source for bees and other. It has deep pink flowers in summer on attractive glossy green dense growing foliage. As an evergreen shrub, escallonia hedge boasts glossy leaves with a dark green colour, which perfectly offsets the hoards of bright flowers which adorn the branches during the summer months typically from around early june onwards this hardy shrub is suited to a variety of soils. This page was last edited on 3 september 2017, at 09. It produces candy pink lush flowers between summer and autumn. Escallonia compakta this neat, compact mound of finely textured, dense, shiny green foliage and showy clusters of tiny, rich crimsonpink, trumpetshaped flowers creates a splendid low border hedge. Description and images of escallonia rubra siete camisas. Pdf phylogenetics of escallonia based on plastid dna. Escallonia resinosa pdf designers are somewhat sniffy when it comes to variegation. Plant database entry for escallonia escallonia rosea with one image and 30 data details. Beds and borders, coastal, hedgingscreens, low maintenance. Resolving and dating the phylogeny of cornales effects. Search results for escallonia stock photos and images 328 page 1 of 4.
As a drought tolerant easy care hedge, escallonia make a great choice. Genus escallonia are evergreen shrubs with glossy, leathery, toothed leaves, sometimes sticky, and 5petalled white, pink or red flowers in terminal racemes or panicles in summer and early autumn details crimson spire is a vigorous mediumsized evergreen shrub with rather large glossy dark green leaves. Always shrubby and multistemmed, it varies greatly in the wild in stature as well as in leaves and flowers, and. The dark green, shiny leaves remain handsome all year and the redpink flowers provide an attractive display in summer. From july to august, this ornamental shrub is brimming with masses of crimson red, tubular flowers, 5petalled and saucershaped when they unfold.
Download fulltext pdf phylogenetics of escallonia based on plastid dna sequence data article pdf available in botanical journal of the linnean society 1733. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. Escallonia escallonia species join the club to manage your garden. At present our information about this plant is limited to a list of the nurseries that supply it. Escallonia resinosa join the rhs today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Users manual for resinosa an interactive density management diagram for red pine in the lake states prepared by timothy j. Escallonia red dream compact hedging variety of escallonia. White escallonia has a thick trunk and spreading crown. Escallonia shrubs are versatile shrubs perfect for a flowering hedge or specimen planting. Escallonia, genus of south american evergreen trees and shrubs in the family grossulariaceae, order rosales, comprising about 50 species. Escallonia compacta escallonia hybrid my garden life. The plant list includes a further 61 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus escallonia. Escallonias abundant blooms nest amongst glossy foliage.
Escallonia definition is a genus that is included among the saxifragaceae or sometimes made type of the separate family escalloniaceae and that comprises south american shrubs and trees with simple glossy leaves having glandtipped teeth, flowers mostly in terminal racemes, and capsular fruits. Flowers are long lasting from spring through summer and vary in colour from white through to pink and red. Plant database entry for escallonia escallonia laevis with 2 images and 23 data details. Native to chile, it is an attractive plant with dark, evergreen leaves and flowers ranging in colour from pink to deepest red. Members of the genus are found mainly in mountainous areasnotably in the andes mountainsalthough species in the temperate, southernmost portions of the range grow near the sea. Escallonia hedge with an edge home design directory. The glossy foliage is salt tolerant, making it an ideal shrub for coastal plantings. Escallonia bifida white escallonia an evergreen shrub or even a small tree that can reach 10 feet or taller but is usually kept much smaller with globes of white dainty flowers floating above the dark, green foliage in masses. This means if you are growing escallonia as a hedge, and it is a very popular hedging plant, shrubs need to be planted about 45 cms apart. Escallonia hedging is a popular option for those looking for a vibrant hedge variety for their garden. Given that escallonia macrantha rubra is one of the fastest growing hedging plants, its best not to neglect this simple task. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Shrubs produce clusters of white, red, or pink flowers that are attractive to bees. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 04.
Taller types are suited as hedging or screening plants. Drawings not included in previous works are published here for the first time. The glossy green leaves offer a pungent aroma while the flowers have a light, sweet smell. The many varieties offer a range of bloom times from early summer into autumn, and a range of flower colors. Escallonia definition of escallonia by merriamwebster. Escallonia plant care how to grow escallonia shrubs. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about compact escallonia escallonia matsudas compacta supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. Lectotypes are designated for escallonia resinosa var. Escallonia is a hedge that plant that provides beautiful colour to your garden with white, pink or red flowers emerging from june to october and evergreen foliage throughout the year. A compact, evergreen shrub, escallonia red dream is prized for its glossy foliage and striking, rosy red flowers.
Descriptions, nomenclatural treatment, an identification key, and comments on habitat and distribution are given for each species. Lowgrowing, with a spreading habit, this variety of escallonia is ideal for hedges and borders. A native to chile, escallonia hedge plants can handle full sun and various planting conditions meaning theyre perfect for some difficult planting areas and. Evergreen hedging is excellent for incorporating a privacy screen in your landscape area, and many of our species can be. No rights are given to download any of our pictures and use them for. Plant in welldrained soil in full sun, sheltered from cold winds.