Cestrum newelii
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Newell’s Red Cestrum
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6-8' x 3-5' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 13, 17, 19-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Cestrum ‘Newellii’ (sometimes called Red Cestrum) is an upright growing evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 8 ft. with dark green foliage. The branch tips hold clusters of showy crimson red flowers almost year round in Southern California. The flowers are followed by red-purple berries. Grows in full sun with regular irrigation.
