EUCRYPHIA lucida

Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood

White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
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EUCRYPHIA lucida

 
Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£18.50 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2022
plant size comparison icon 3 Litre
  • Evergreen
    Narrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
  • White
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tree
  • 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
    Site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases - none
  • Place of origin
    Australia (Tasmania)
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped - to 5cm (2in) across
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire see photos above
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong see photos above
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 8
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
  • Butterfly friendly
Eucryphia - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
8m (26ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

Buy Varieties of EUCRYPHIA lucida

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EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'

EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'

Brush bush, Leatherwood

Flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens

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£18.50 each 
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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia

EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia

Brush bush, Leatherwood

Greyish foliage, creamy-white flowers

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£18.50 each 
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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Gilt Edge'

EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Gilt Edge'

Brush bush, Leatherwood

A rare new form with yellow edging to the leaves

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£18.50 each 
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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'

EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'

Brush bush, Leatherwood

Pink flowers with crimson centre

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant

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