Loropetalum Hedge

It s often used as an accent plant for its beautiful floral display. Loropetalum loropetalum chinense sometimes called chinese fringe flower is a versatile shrub that is a member of the witch hazel family.

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Loropetalum hedge

With its moderate growth rate it works well as a screening plant hedge or border. Here s the perfect alternative to green green green. They are attractive when grown in clusters or mixed screens as well as foundation plantings single specimens espaliers groundcovers and bonsai.

Best for hedges loropetalum plum delight a great shrub magnificent pendulous branches are host to a massive bloom of fuchsia colored flowers which appear sporadically summer through fall. Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub that generally grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar to somewhat smaller width. You can see the similarity of the flower to that of the namesake shrub of this family witch hazel shrub which also bears a fringe like bloom.

Loropetalum can grow 6 to 15 feet tall but is usually pruned as a shrub. Small dark green leaves bursting from the upright clump. Looking for evergreen shrubs with year round foliage color that doesn t fade.

It usually grows as a round shrub. Loropetalums show excellent versatility in the landscape. Different varieties range from 1 to 10 tall with arching branches bearing soft 1 2 inch long leaves.

However it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100 year old specimens in aiken that are 35 feet tall. More about these photos and credits. There are many varieties of loropetalum each having its own unique characteristics and each offering different uses in the landscape.

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