Overview
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' is a columnar upright trees in the genus Eucryphia, part of the Cunoniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' is an evergreen tree cultivar with a columnar upright habit, belonging to the genus Eucryphia in the Cunoniaceae family. Like other Eucryphia species, it features simple or pinnate foliage and produces solitary, bowl-shaped white flowers in summer or autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained loam, sand, or clay soils of acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for architectural planting, low-maintenance gardens, and flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eucryphia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook'?
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' need?
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' hardy in the UK?
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Eucryphia x intermedia 'Fulbrook'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse.