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Chilean Escallonia

Escallonia rubra var. macrantha, Escalloniaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bracted False TamariskMyricaria bracteata
Pollinator Sharing
BroadleafGriselinia littoralis
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Chaparral BroomBaccharis pilularis subsp. consanguinea

Both shrubs compete for similar coastal California growing conditions and resources

Uses

Functions

Coastal WindbreakErosion ControlPollinator HabitatPrivacy Screening

Common Questions

What zones does Chilean Escallonia grow in?

Chilean Escallonia grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Chilean Escallonia?

Good companions for Chilean Escallonia include Bracted False Tamarisk, Broadleaf.

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