EUCRYPHIA glutinosa
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EUCRYPHIA glutinosa
Commonly known as Brush bush, Nirrhe
An attractive small tree with pinnate leaves and large white flowers. Good autumn colour
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Good to know
The hardiest eucryphia. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Chile. -
DeciduousOr semi evergreen. Pinnate leaves to 6cm (2½in) long composed of 3-5 dark-green elliptic leaflets which turn orange-red in autumn.
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White
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Cup-shaped
To 6cm (2½in) across -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Pinnate
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Dentate
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Elliptic
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
Tall Shrub
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TreeUpright tree or tall shrub.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Ensure roots are shaded. Shelter from cold drying winds. -
Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
6m (20ft)
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