EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Penwith'
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EUCRYPHIA x hillieri 'Penwith'
Commonly known as brush bush, leather wood
White flowers, with light fragrance
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
8 - 10 metres -
Spread
2 - 4 metres -
Tall Shrub
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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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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
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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
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size8 - 10 metres
2 - 4 metres
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