Desfontainia spinosa (Spiny Desfontainia)
Botanical Information
Family | Loganiaceae |
Genus | Desfontainia |
Species | spinosa |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Andes of South America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a (Requires cool season protection under glass.) |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | 15 - 30 |
Height | 150 - 250 cm |
Spread | 150 - 250 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |