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  • EUCRYPHIA lucida
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida

    Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood

    White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
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    3 Litre
    Delivery Information
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    £18.50 each 
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    Plant Details
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania)
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
      To 5cm (2in) across
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tree
    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
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    Varieties

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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
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