Gordonia Red Tips

Gordonia Red Tips Details

Gordonia Red Tips, commonly known as the Fried Egg plant, is a small, evergreen tree renowned for both its attractive foliage and adorable flowers. The foliage comprises glossy, green leaves which develop red tones in the cooler months. New foliage also tends to emerge red-green. Large and showy, white flowers coat the plant from autumn through spring, with the flowers often described as resembling fried eggs. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frosts, cool climates, coastal environments, and moderate wind but will produce a better tree if staked and protected while it establishes. Gordonia Red Tips makes a lovely specimen and is ideal for avenue planting, including in large cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, or trimming into a hedge.