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EUCRYPHIA lucida
Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood
White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
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White -
Height8m (26ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tree
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 sunSite so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
EUCRYPHIA lucida
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originAustralia (Tasmania) -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shapedTo 5cm (2in) across
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
Eucryphia - Care Guide
- Care & Cultivation
- Dealing with winter damage - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation
- Further Reading
- Eucryphia ‘Nymansay’ - Video Tip ondemand_video
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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8m (26ft)
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4m (13ft) |
Buy Varieties of EUCRYPHIA lucida
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'
Brush bush, Leatherwood
flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens
Gift-wrapping available
£22.50 each
EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia
Brush bush, Leatherwood
greyish foliage, creamy-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Gilt Edge'
Brush bush, Leatherwood
a rare new form with yellow edging to the leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'
Brush bush, Leatherwood
pink flowers with crimson centre
Gift-wrapping available
£21.00 each
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