Overview
Euodia glauca is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Euodia, part of the Rutaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Euodia glauca grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Euodia glauca is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Euodia genus, belonging to the Rutaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for north, east, south, or west-facing aspects, provided it is in a sheltered position. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H6, Euodia glauca is well-suited to cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed sown in autumn or root cuttings taken in midwinter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euodia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Euodia glauca size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euodia glauca
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a seedbed in autumn, Root cuttings in midwinter
- Pest resistance
- Usually pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Usually disease free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euodia glauca?
Euodia glauca prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Euodia glauca need?
Euodia glauca is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Euodia glauca hardy in the UK?
Euodia glauca has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Euodia glauca?
Seed sown in a seedbed in autumn, Root cuttings in midwinter.