Fuchsia arborescens
tree fuchsia
Family |
Onagraceae |
Genus |
Fuchsia |
Species |
arborescens |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
>9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
5 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) |
40 - 50 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
Either a large evergreen shrub or small evergreen tree; F. arborescens grows upright with fragrant pink-purple flowers blooming in the summer. |
Landscape |
Wall side borders, sub-tropical gardens, container plant. |
Cultivation |
Plant in fertile soil with either full sun or partial shade but ensuring it is covered from cold winds and frost. |
Shape |
Columnar upright. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Susceptible to Whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould, rust. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe or softwood cuttings. |