Widely cultivated and commonly used as hedging plants, especially in coastal areas, escallonias grow about  per year, reaching  in height, with arching branches of small, oval, glossy green leaves.
Escallonias are frequently planted for their use as hedges, particularly along coastlines. They grow at a rate of about per year, reaching a height of approximately in height, and have arching branches adorned with small, oval, glossy green leaves.