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Other common names brush bush nirrhe
Family Cunoniaceae
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
Details E. glutinosa is a large deciduous shrub with pinnate, glossy dark green leaves which turn orange and red in autumn. Flowers white, 6cm in width, with prominent stamens, in summer
Plant range C Chile
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in a sheltered position with a moist well-drained acidic soil. Prefers shaded roots with the canopy in full sun
Propagation Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Patio & Container Plants Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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