Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub that generally grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar to somewhat smaller width.
Ruby loropetalum tree.
However it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100 year old specimens in aiken that are 35 feet tall.
In order to tree form a loropetalum you ll need to remove lower branches.
The ruby loropetalum is a great shrub for screening and adding rich red color to the landscape.
Growing naturally to about 4 6 feet tall and wide or kept smaller with occasional pruning ruby loropetalum is an ideal choice as an accent in groupings or mass plantings or in straight or staggered rows in home foundation plantings and landscape borders.
Ruby loropetalum chinese fringe flower is an evergreen shrub which belongs to witch hazel family or in botanical term is hemamelidaceae.
It s low water needs makes it suitable for use in xeriscape plantings.
If you re looking for a shrub that s hard to kill this one is for you.
Ruby loropetalum is an evergreen shrub in the witch hazel family that features ruby red new growth in spring which darkens to a deep burgundy color by autumn.
The ruby loropetalum is the most popular loropetalum.
This shrub is a native of south east asian part of the world.