Red Cestrum
This fast growing evergreen shrub has an arching, lax habit that benefits from pruning and pinching back. Deep green velvety foliage contrasts with the masses of purplish red tubular blossoms in spring and summer. Equally ornamental red berries follow the flowers. Best in a warm sheltered spot.
Cestrum elegans (C. purpureum)
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit type : Berries
Fruit season : Fall
Fruit color : Red
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Velvety
Leaf length : 4"
Leaf shape : Ovate-oblong
Leaf color : Deep green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Tubular
Flower color : Red
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 10+ ft.
Average size maturity height : 10+ ft.
Growth rate : Fast
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F( Z9a)
Sunset zone : 13, 17, 19-24
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Birds : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes