Escallonia bifida (Cloven Gum Box)
Botanical Information
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Genus | Escallonia |
| Species | bifida |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark green leaves held by thick trunks atop spreading crown. |
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