About
Eucryphia glutinosa Plena Group is a double-flowered form of the nirrhe, producing the characteristic shining, pinnate leaves and ornamental autumn colour of the species, with double, white flowers in summer. A striking and unusual form for a sheltered, moist garden.
About the genus
Eucryphia are evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees with simple or pinnate leaves and solitary, bowl-shaped, white flowers in the leaf axils in summer or autumn. Grown as ornamental specimen trees for their attractive flowers and foliage in mild, sheltered, moist gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toC Chile
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position with a moist well-drained acidic soil. Prefers shaded roots with the canopy in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus