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EUCRYPHIA milliganii
Commonly known as Brush bush, Mountain leatherwood
Slender upright habit and small cup-shaped white flowers in midsummer
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oblong, glossy, dark-green leaves 1.5-2cm ( to threequarters inch) long.
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White
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Height - 8m (26ft)
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Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - slender, upright shrub. Flowers 2cm (threequarters inch) across.
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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)
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Full sun - ensure roots are shaded. Shelter from cold drying winds.
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Additional Features - Good to know - ultimate size in 10-20 years
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Pests & Diseases - none.
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Place of origin - Australia(Tasmania).
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped
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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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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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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
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Butterfly friendly
Eucryphia - Care Guide
8m (26ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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