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Identify this please

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tanith Sat 18-Sept-21 16:24:27
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Large shrub i need to prune but I'm not sure when to do it. I think its evergreen with tiny red flowers.

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Wheniwasyourage Sat 18-Sept-21 16:26:54

Think it's an escallonia, but I would need to look up when to prune it.

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Lizzie72 Sat 18-Sept-21 16:31:36

Yes, looks like Escallonia - we have a large, unruly one! I tend to just hack at it, as and when. I think you’re meant to prune after flowering?

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Baggs Sat 18-Sept-21 16:36:52

Agree Escallonia. You can hack it any way you like. It's indestructible and will grow back no bother.

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Fleur20 Sat 18-Sept-21 16:38:06

Prune after flowering... or anytime it gets in the way...
Recovers with great determination when chopped back hard and this also rejuvenates any bald patches on older stems!!

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tanith Sat 18-Sept-21 17:10:27

Thanks everyone I have hacked it back on occasion but thought I’d do it as per gardening calendar this time. I’ll look it up thanks again.

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