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Crimson-Pink Blooms and Compact Cali Growth
Why Dwarf Escallonias?
The beauty of versatility in an evergreen shrub, made for California: The Dwarf Escallonia is one-of-a-kind. From its neat, compact mounded growth of shiny evergreen foliage to its showy, richly-hued clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms in pink, the Escallonia makes a fresh statement.
Plus, it’s made to flourish in the Golden State. Whether you use the Dwarf Escallonia as a low border hedge, edging alongside driveways and property lines, groundcover or even as a container specimen, it leaves an eye-catching impression in your California homescape. Even better? It’s easy to plant and grow, especially since it’s drought tolerant once established.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
But the best part? The Dwarf Escallonia’s ease and durable growth…it grows well in California locales, and it’s a proven performer. The Escallonia has been planted, monitored and shipped with best results in mind – our expert horticulturists and plant specialists have hand-selected this must-have Escallonia for your desert garden, and now it thrives in arid, dry and hot conditions effortlessly.
So, reap the rewards of healthy, happy results from our Dwarf Escallonia, no matter where it’s planted. Don’t wait – get your own Dwarf Escallonia Shrub today!
Planting & Care
When you’re ready to plant your Dwarf Escallonia, dig a hole that’s about two times the size of your plant’s root ball, place the tree in the hole, back fill the soil and water to settle the roots. If you’re container planting your Dwarf Escallonia, simply select a container that’s twice the size of the tree’s root ball and follow in-ground instructions from there. The container you select should also have drainage holes.
2. Watering: Once established, your Dwarf Escallonia Shrub is drought tolerant, but it’s important to have a regular watering schedule for the first few growing seasons. Water your Escallonia about once weekly or more often in extreme heat and check the surrounding soil…if the surrounding soil is dry about 3 inches down, it’s time to water your plant.
3. Fertilizing: Feed your Dwarf Escallonia with a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring, before new growth begins.
4. Pruning: Prune your Dwarf Escallonia after flowering each year, for shaping purposes.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 2-3 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Drought Tolerance: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Escallonia compacta |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,GA,OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 7-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors
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As usual from Fast Growing Trees, the Shrub arrived fast and nice and healthy. I bought it for a larger planter that sits in my Courtyard. I really like the shiny leaves and the tiny red flowers are a nice touch. I decided to get a second one for the other corner.