EUCRYPHIA x nymansensis 'Nymansay'

Commonly known as Brush bush

Excellent form

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Not available until May 2025

£25.00 each

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Good to know
An effective specimen plant in a light woodland setting. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
Pests & Diseases
None
Place of origin
The best of a batch of seedlings raised at Nymans, West Sussex, UK, during the First World War.
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Eucryphia 'Nymansay'
Evergreen
toothed leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, dark-green above, paler beneath.
White
Cup-shaped
7cm (2¾in), or more, across
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Borderline
Dentate
Elliptic
Height
15m (49ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub
Tree
Columnar, dense tree or tall shrub.
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.
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.
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)

Borderline
Scented flowers
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Ensure roots are shaded. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Broadly columnar
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly