Clades:
Escalloniaceae; Bruniales;
Campanulidae;
Asteranae;
Angiospermae;
Plants;
Kingdoms.
Region: South America, Argentina, Chile.
Habitat: prefers an open sunny position; prefers poor, dry soil, ordinary sandy loam will suffice; tolerates lime; very tolerant of maritime exposure; resent root disturbance; very tolerant of pruning.
BotanyShrub; evergreen; up to 4 meters tall; polymorphic; grows fast.
An ornamental shrub, it is sometimes used as a hedge.