Arbol del Pito
Scientific Name: Escallonia bifida Link & Otto
Synonym: Escallonia floribunda var. montevidensis , Escallonia montevidensis
Family: Grossulariaceae
Sunset®: 4-9,14-17,20-24
USDA: 8b-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: Eastern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m) or more; bright green, shiny leaves
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Used as informal hedges. The flowers attract the butterflies.
Blooming Habits:
Globes of white flowers in spring to summer
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