Escallonia 'Terri' |
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Terri Escallonia |
Description
This evergreen, rounded shrub is 3'-4' tall and wide. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Small red flowers appear in summer and fall. This shrub tolerates ocean wind and is deer resistant. It need afternoon shade in warm, inland valleys. It needs a moderate amount of water.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Seascape
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.