Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby'
Ruby is the smallest of the rubrum varieties, reaching only 3' - 5' in height and a similar spread. Young leaves are ruby red. Pink fringe flowers bloom year round.
* Deer Resistant *
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131 & Flowerwood Nursery in Loxley, AL
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foilage Type |
Evergreen |
| Height |
3' - 5' |
| Spread |
3' - 5' |
| Shape |
Upright, Irregularly Rounded |
| Primary Foilage Color |
Dark Red (slightly greenish during hottest months) |
| Seasonal Foilage Color |
Dark Red (slightly greenish during hottest months) |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Pink (Fringe Flowers) |
| Berries |
N/A |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun with Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
