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
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Australia (Tasmania). From a wild population of E. lucida -
EvergreenOblong-lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Saucer-shaped
To 5cm (2in) across -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubEventually a small, densely branched tree.
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°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 Size8m (26ft)
4m (13ft)
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Eucryphia - Care Guide
