Begonia adscendens DJHAP18003 Zone 5 Notes: This unusual shrub evolved

Notes: This unusual shrub evolved this way as a defense against the now extinct Moa birds

Notes:  Native to high mountains of 2600-3800 m

Usually the only time you are realy able to see the plants are when the branches get too heavy from rain and snap off and fall to the forest floor

Flowers are white to pink to lavender with dark rose to red spotting

Thick leathery leaves

Begonia adscendens DJHAP18003 Zone 5 Notes: This unusual shrub evolvedFamily: BegoniaceaeZone: 8 11Natural Range: IndiaSoil: Average, humus richLight: Part sun, shadeHeight: 18"Bloom Time: FallAttracts: NAPest Resistance: DeerAttributes: Deep green leaves with burgundy undersides. Notes: Eye catching coloration. Great in containers. This species originated from the forests of Northeastern India. Mulch crown in fall. Pot size: 1 Gallon Pot