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| Identification |
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Genus
Escallonia
Species
organensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
escallonia
Family
ESCALLONIACEAE
Specimen number
S11828
Data source
HtZn p112;Frgnt p209
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
A good use for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. The leaves and flowers of Escallonia organensis have a mild hawthorn smelling odor. Escallonia can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun. It needs soil that is well drained. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet fragrant leaves. hawthorn-like scent
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Hawthorn
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Escallonia organensis is considered to have originated from Organ Mountains (Brazil).
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Escallonia organensis has clusters of funnel-shaped blossoms on short stems. Flowers are often found in such colors as white, pink or red.
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