Redclaws (Escallonia rubra)
Redclaws, also known as Escallonia
Escallonia rubra, commonly known as Red Escallonia, is a plant species indigenous to southern Chile. Frequently grown for decorative purposes in gardens and hedgerows, its most renowned cultivar is 'Crimson Spire,' prized for its ornamental appeal.
Key Facts About Redclaws
Attributes of Redclaws
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
80 cm to 3.5 m
Spread
3 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Red Pink White
Scientific Classification of Redclaws
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Escalloniales
Family
Redclaws
Genus
Redclaws
Species
Redclaws