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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Grossulariaceae (Gooseberries or Currants) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Escallonia montividensis] |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 10-15 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Escallonia bifida (White Escallonia) - An evergreen shrub or even a small tree that can reach 10 feet or taller but is usually kept much smaller with globes of white dainty flowers floating above the dark, green foliage in masses. White escallonia has a thick trunk and spreading crown. It is valuable as a seaside planting and is marginally frost hardy - to about 15 degrees F. It prefers full sun and will do well with moderate watering.
The information displayed on this page about Escallonia bifida is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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