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Pride of Donard Escallonia

Scientific name: Escallonia langleyensis 'Pride of Donard'
Taxonomy
Family:Escalloniaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:7 ft
Width:7 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to August
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This escallonia cultivar from Ireland features bright pink flowers from early spring through mid-summer.

  Morphology:
This is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that grows to 5’-7’ in both height and width. It forms an arching shrub with a dense growth habit. It bears glossy green leaves that are arranged in an alternate fashion. The leaves are simple, oval in outline, and 1.5” in length.

The blossoms are highly attractive to both birds and butterflies.

  Adaptation:
This plant seems to do well under most site conditions.

  Pests:
Pest free.
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