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    EUCRYPHIA
    EUCRYPHIA
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    EUCRYPHIA

    Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood

    Genus of 7 mainly evergreen trees and shrubs from moist woodland in Chile and Australia.

    Like their roots shaded and crown in full sun.

    Produces a distinctively flavoured honey. Leatherwood honey from E. lucida in Tasmania and Ulmo fron E. glutinosa in Chile.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    EUCRYPHIA cordifolia
    Broad columnar tree with wavy-edged leaves and smallish white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
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    EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Winton'
    A cross between E.lucida and E.moorei which is fully hardy with cup-shaped white flowers. Leaves divided into leaflets.
     
    2 Litre
    £22.00
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia
    Leatherwood
    Greyish foliage, creamy-white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
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    EUCRYPHIA milliganii
    Mountain leatherwood
    Free flowering with cup-shaped white flowers. Neat shining dark green leaves. Very hardy and miniature growing at first
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £21.00
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    EUCRYPHIA moorei
    Eastern leatherwood
    A rare species with attractive pinnate leaves. Profuse flowers which are smaller than those of E. glutinosa
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    EUCRYPHIA x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
    Excellent form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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