Escallonia 'Terri'

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Terri Escallonia

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.