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EUCRYPHIA lucida
Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood
White flowers to 4cm. Fragrant
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, glaucous beneath.
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White -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tree - produces saucer-shaped flowers to 5cm (2in) across
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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) -
Full sun - site so that roots are shaded. Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Australia (Tasmania) -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Eucryphia - Care Guide
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8m (26ft)
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4m (13ft) |
Buy Varieties of EUCRYPHIA lucida
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina' >
Commonly known as: Brush bush, Leatherwood.
Flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens
EUCRYPHIA lucida x cordifolia >
Commonly known as: Brush bush, Leatherwood.
Greyish foliage, creamy-white flowers
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Gilt Edge' >
Commonly known as: Brush bush, Leatherwood.
A rare new form with yellow edging to the leaves
EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud' >
Commonly known as: Brush bush, Leatherwood.
Pink flowers with crimson centre
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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