Desfontainia spinosa (Spiny Desfontainia)


Botanical Information

FamilyLoganiaceae
GenusDesfontainia
Speciesspinosa
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginAndes of South America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a (Requires cool season protection under glass.)
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)15 - 30
Height150 - 250 cm
Spread150 - 250 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.

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