Escallonia


Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.

Taxonomy

Currently valid species in Escallonia are:
Widely cultivated and commonly used as hedging plants, especially in coastal areas, escallonias grow about per year, reaching in height, with arching branches of small, oval, glossy green leaves. Flowering from June to October, they have masses of small pink, white or crimson flowers, sometimes with a honey fragrance. They are best grown in full sun with some shelter. Some varieties are not fully hardy in all areas. Numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed, of which the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit: