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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Escallonia (Escalonia).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Escallonia (Escalonia) Escallonia (Escalonia)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) A shrub with small, glossy, green leaves and small pink and white flowers. STYLE : best suited to informal upright, slanting, cascade, semi-cascade, twin trunk, clump and group styles. WARNING : Deadwood prone to rotting.  Treat with wood hardener.. Picture courtesy of Peter Thorne, Ayr Bonsai Group. Care Info REPOT : Every 2-3 years in spring, less frequently, as required, for older, larger trees. SOIL : Free draining soil : 40:60 grit:organic. PRUNE : Prune hard after flowering. PINCH : Trim shoots to shape as they grow. WATER : Water daily in growing season, keep moist in winter. FEED : Balanced feed every 2 weeks.

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