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Does escallonia make a good hedge?
Escallonia looks good as a specimen shrub, but also makes a great hedge. It is used for hedging, especially in coastal gardens, because it is tolerance of wind and of salt spray.
Can I hard prune escallonia?
How to care for escallonia. There’s no need to regularly prune escallonia, unless you’re growing it as a hedge. Escallonia hedges should be trimmed immediately after flowering has finished.
Does escallonia have shallow roots?
Just about everything makes mostly a shallow pancake of roots just below the surface. Escallonia are brittle, you will probably find they can be jerked out/broken apart fairly readily.
When should I plant escallonia?
Best is if you choose to plant your escallonia in fall to favor root development before winter hits, and ensure proper growth in spring. You can also plant in spring but make sure that the young shrub has sufficient water at the beginning.
How fast do escallonia grow?
between 25-45cm a year
Escallonia Hedge Height, Growth and Pruning There is always a degree of variance from plant to plant and species to species but the growth rate of most Escallonia hedges is on average between 25-45cm a year and best suits a height between 1-3m.
How high can you grow a hedge between Neighbours?
two metres
Please note that there is not a blanket rule that all hedges must be no more than two metres in height. The complaint form explains why you consider the hedge is adversely affecting the reasonable enjoyment of your residential property.
How far apart should escallonia be planted?
approximately 30-40cm apart
Escallonia root systems usually develop best when planted approximately 30-40cm apart which will give you good coverage and strong roots.
How do you shape escallonia?
Pruning and caring for escallonia At the end of winter to re-balance the shape and at the end of summer, after the blooming to prune a bit more severely. Use of long shears is recommended and pruners for the larger branches. In a hedge, you can use a hedge trimmer to prune your escallonia.
Do I have to cut my Neighbours side of my hedge?
There is no law that compels your neighbour to cut their side of the hedge should they not want or be able to. If the boundary is in the middle of the hedge, this will technically be their property so they will not have to trim it if they do not want to.
Is Escallonia an evergreen hedge?
Escallonia shrubs are versatile shrubs perfect for a flowering hedge or specimen planting. This is an exceptional evergreen, thanks to its fragrance. The glossy green leaves offer a pungent aroma while the flowers have a light, sweet smell.
How do you care for an Escallonia hedge?
In hot climates, caring for escallonias is easier if you plant the shrubs in partial shade. Select a location to plant escallonia shrubs where they are protected from chill winds. If you are growing an escallonia hedge, plant the shrubs closer together than for specimen planting.
What are escallonias?
Escallonias are versatile garden shrubs that can be grown individually or in small groups in a border, or against a wall or a fence. They also make an attractive informal flowering hedge.
Is Escallonia Donard seedling good for hedging?
Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’ bears masses of pretty, pink-and-white blooms against small glossy green leaves. Height x Spread: 2.5m Escallonia ‘Donard Seedling’ is one of the hardiest escallonias and particularly good for hedging, bearing masses of pale pink flowers against small green leaves.