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EUCRYPHIA lucida
Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood
White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Australia (Tasmania) -
EvergreenNarrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
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White
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Saucer-shapedTo 5cm (2in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
Tree
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
Eucryphia - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video