Escallonia 'Pink Elle' Patio Tree Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' The edible nuts were sometimes

The edible nuts were sometimes used as cheap pig fodder and in France are still roasted and used as a coffee substitute

narrow lobes curving outward

as it features an expanding canopy capable of blocking sunlight but also adds visual interest and is a stunning attribute to any landscape

keeping its deep glaucous blue-green and silvery-green foliage

It has earned an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its amazing changing colours

Escallonia 'Pink Elle' Patio Tree Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' The edible nuts were sometimesEscallonia Pink Elle grows well in pots and containers and is perfect for brightening up patios, driveways and terraces, as well as flanking entrances. Escallonia is often grown as a garden shrub. However, trained into a patio tree shape, it makes an excellent addition to any garden. Patio trees provide height and structure to an outdoor space, enhancing garden design and decorating areas of paving or decking. This cultivar boasts glossy green, ovate