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INTRODUCTION

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VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2300 m. 12 25, 2005

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Shrub

Flower: Red, 5 petals

Height: 2 m.

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

High altitude close to the timber line
Medium altitude up to the timber line

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Useful properties:

Medicinal

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

Low germination, less than 30 %

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More species from the same Escalloniaceae family in our data base:

Escallonia leucantha (Siete camisas / Luncillo / Ñipa blanca)

Escallonia pulverulenta (Madroño / Corontillo / Siete camisas)

Escallonia revoluta (Lun)

Escallonia rubra (Siete camisas colorado / Ñipa / Yang- yang)

Escallonia virgata (Mata negra / Meki)

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