Fuchsia Species, Tree Fuchsia

Fuchsiaarborescens

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Species
arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)
Synonym
Fuchsia amoena
Fuchsia arborea
Fuchsia syringiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Amesti, California

Corralitos, California

Costa Mesa, California

Elkhorn, California

Encinitas, California

Half Moon Bay, California

Interlaken, California

Pajaro, California

Watsonville, California

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San Diego, CA | February 2015 | positive

This plant is really pretty and unique. I'm not sure why it's not more common. Please let me know if you know where to find the plants

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