This shrub is a native of south east asian part of the world.
Ruby loropetalum tree.
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.
This ruby loropetalum produces bright pink flowers in the spring and pushes out new growth.
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.
The ruby loropetalum is a great shrub for screening and adding rich red color to the landscape.
It s low water needs makes it suitable for use in xeriscape plantings.
Each april bright pink clusters of fringe shaped flowers appear almost like magic.
Ruby loropetalum chinese fringe flower is an evergreen shrub which belongs to witch hazel family or in botanical term is hemamelidaceae.
The ruby loropetalum is the most popular loropetalum.
However it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100 year old specimens in aiken that are 35 feet tall.
In order to tree form a loropetalum you ll need to remove lower branches.