If you re looking for a shrub that s hard to kill this one is for you.
Ruby loropetalum tree.
It s low water needs makes it suitable for use in xeriscape plantings.
However it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100 year old specimens in aiken that are 35 feet tall.
This shrub is a native of south east asian part of the world.
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.
Ruby loropetalum chinese fringe flower is an evergreen shrub which belongs to witch hazel family or in botanical term is hemamelidaceae.
Each april bright pink clusters of fringe shaped flowers appear almost like magic.
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.
This ruby loropetalum produces bright pink flowers in the spring and pushes out new growth.
The ruby loropetalum is the most popular loropetalum.