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  • EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Penwith'
    EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Penwith'
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    EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Penwith'

    Commonly known as brush bush, leather wood

    White flowers, with light fragrance
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin, from Trengwainton Gardens, Penzance in the 1930's
    • Evergreen
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      8 - 10 metres
    • Spread
      2 - 4 metres
    • Tall Shrub
    • 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)
      Shelter from cold dry winds
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8 - 10 metres
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2 - 4 metres
       
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