How to identify Redclaws (Escallonia rubra)

How to identify Redclaws (Escallonia rubra)

Redclaws, also known as Escallonia

Redclaws presents as a dense, rounded shrub, featuring leaves that maintain a glossy, enduring appearance. Through the summer months, redclaws boasts an eye-catching floral display, where clusters of small flowers exhibit a striking blend of white and shades of red to rose-red. With foliage that often remains evergreen in suitable climates, redclaws is durable in the face of coastal conditions, including resistance to salt spray. It's important to note that redclaws does not thrive under the strenuous heat and humidity found further inland. Typical growth reaches heights of around 5 to 15 feet (1.5 to 4.5 meters).

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Shrub

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Redclaws

Dense, rounded shrub reaching 5 to 15 feet (1.5 to 4.5 meters) in height.

Flowers with open funnel shape, vibrant pink to red hues, and star-like appearance.

Small, glossy berries with bold red color, juicy texture, and clustered display.

Thick, lustrous, bright green leaves with serrated edges, sticky texture, and tapered base.

Slender, reddish-green stems densely covered with short white hairs, reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm).

Detailed Traits of Redclaws

Leaf Features

The leaves of redclaws are thick, lustrous, and bright green. They vary in shape, typically measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long and just over an inch (2.5 cm) wide. They display a tapered base and serrated edges, often having a slightly sticky texture. These features make them particularly distinctive and useful for identification.

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Flower Features

Redclaws flowers are characterized by their open funnel shape with five lobes, creating a star-like appearance. They typically exhibit a vibrant pink to red hue, adding a striking splash of color to the landscape. Each blossom measures approximately 0.4 to 0.6 inches (1 to 1.5 cm) in diameter. The arrangement of the petals forms a charming and distinctive display. These flowers emit a faint, pleasant fragrance and generally bloom from late spring through early autumn, making them a delightful sight for several months.

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Stem Features

The stems of redclaws are slender and reddish-green, appearing particularly vibrant against the plant's foliage. They are multi-branched and covered densely with short white hairs and stalked glands, giving them a somewhat fuzzy texture. These stems can reach up to approximately 2 feet (60 cm) in length. The branching pattern is quite dense, contributing to the plant's bushy appearance. The unique combination of color and texture is a key identifier for redclaws.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of redclaws is a small, glossy berry that typically measures around 0.2-0.4 inches (5-10 mm) in diameter. They display a bold red hue at maturity, with a fleshy and somewhat plump texture. Encapsulating multiple tiny seeds, the berries are often clustered together, creating a visually appealing display. These fruits are a delight for various bird species, who find them particularly attractive. The vibrant color and juicy consistency are key identification features for these berries.

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Key Facts About Redclaws

Attributes of Redclaws

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Shrub

Flower Size

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Color

Red

Pink

White

Stem Color

Green

Red

Pink

Leaf type

Evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Redclaws

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Redclaws (Escallonia rubra)

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Distribution Map of Redclaws

Redclaws is native to the warmer temperate zones of South America. It has been introduced and is well established in parts of Europe, as well as in Australasia. The plant thrives in various temperate regions of both hemispheres and is also widely cultivated outside its natural range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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