Ruby Loropetalum Tree

In order to tree form a loropetalum you ll need to remove lower branches.

Ruby loropetalum tree.

It s low water needs makes it suitable for use in xeriscape plantings. The ruby loropetalum is a great shrub for screening and adding rich red color to the landscape. However it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100 year old specimens in aiken that are 35 feet tall. This ruby loropetalum produces bright pink flowers in the spring and pushes out new growth.

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. Each april bright pink clusters of fringe shaped flowers appear almost like magic. Tree forming loropetalum loropetalums that grow 6 feet or more in height can be pruned to form small single or multi trunk trees that are perfect for use as attractive eye catching specimens in the landscape. If you re looking for a shrub that s hard to kill this one is for you.

This shrub is a native of south east asian part of the world. Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub that generally grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar to somewhat smaller width.