Redclaws (Escallonia rubra)
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.
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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
Images of Redclaws
Quickly Identify Redclaws
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Dense, rounded shrub reaching 5 to 15 feet (1.5 to 4.5 meters) in height.
2
Flowers with open funnel shape, vibrant pink to red hues, and star-like appearance.
3
Small, glossy berries with bold red color, juicy texture, and clustered display.
4
Thick, lustrous, bright green leaves with serrated edges, sticky texture, and tapered base.
5
Slender, reddish-green stems densely covered with short white hairs, reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm).
Scientific Classification of Redclaws
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Escalloniales
Family
Redclaws
Genus
Redclaws
Species
Redclaws
