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    EUCRYPHIA lucida
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida

    Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood

    White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
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    3 Litre  
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    £18.50 each 
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania)
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
      To 5cm (2in) across
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tree
    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
      		  
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    Varieties
    EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'
    Leatherwood
    Flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia
    Leatherwood
    Greyish foliage, creamy-white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Gilt Edge'
    Leatherwood
    A rare new form with yellow edging to the leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'
    Leatherwood
    Pink flowers with crimson centre
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
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