Eucryphia × intermedia


Botanical Information

FamilyCunoniaceae
GenusEucryphia
Species× intermedia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginA hybrid of E. glutinosa and E. lucid.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-10) - (-5)
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height8 m - 12 m
Spread4 m - 8 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn upright evergreen tree growing to 12m tall with dark green oblong leaves. The white flowers are quite fragrant and bloom during the late summer into autumn.
ShapeUpright.
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings ideally during the summer.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position with a moist well-drained acidic soil. Prefers shaded roots with the canopy in full sun.
PestsSusceptible to Honey fungus
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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