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EUCRYPHIA milliganii
Commonly known as Brush bush, Mountain leatherwood
Free flowering with cup-shaped white flowers. Neat shining dark green leaves. Very hardy and miniature growing at first
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - glossy, dark-green leaves 1.5-2cm (¾in) long.
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White -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - slender, upright shrub.
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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) -
Full sun - ensure roots are shaded. Shelter from cold drying winds. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - ultimate size in 10-20 years -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Australia(Tasmania). -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - shallowly cup-shaped 2cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
Eucryphia - Care Guide
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8m (26ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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