About
This evergreen tree of dense, broadly columnar habit, with dark green leaves composed of one to three oblong leaflets, and rose-like, white flowers 6cm wide in late summer and autumn. It typically flowers two weeks later than 'Nymansay'.
About the genus
Eucryphia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple or pinnate leaves and solitary bowl-shaped white flowers in the leaf axils in summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered position, with the roots shaded and the crown in full sun
PruningPruning group 1 or pruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, overwintering young plants in a cool greenhouse
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus