Cloven gum box (Escallonia bifida) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as cloven gum box.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cloven gum box
Scientific name: Escallonia bifida
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Cloven gum box (Escallonia bifida) – Stickpen, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Cloven gum box (Escallonia bifida) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
