This upright spreading shrub has multiple stems and forms an open rounded habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped toothed leaves and the pink tube-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Fuchsia arborescensis naturally found from Mexico to Central America growing in mountain ranges in moist, well drained fertile soils in a semi shaded to full sun positions and is drought and frost tender.

Tree Fuchsia is grown for its flowers and its upright habit. It is planted in shrub borders as a low screen or as a specimen in a raised garden bed. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is used in tropical gardens or as a large container plant. It is also grown in conservatories in cool climates. ID 2189

Fuchsia(FUKS-ee-a) arborescens(ah-baw-RES-ens)

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Fuchsias, Evening Primrose Family