Eucryphia x nymansensis (Nymans Eucryphia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cunoniaceae |
| Genus | Eucryphia |
| Species | x nymansensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Introduced by Lt. Col. Leonard Messel of Nymans Gardens, Sussex, England. It is a hybrid of E. cordifolia and E. glutinous. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -(15) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 23 |
| Height | 15 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dense evergreen tree with dark green leaves and rose-like white flowers. |
| Shape | Columnar upright. |
| Landscape | Single specimen, woodland garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by root cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, well-draining soil that is high in organics and neutral to slightly acidic. Prefers full sunlight. |
| Pests | Susceptible to Honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | A plant when in bloom is covered in perfect, single white flowers that are deeply fragrant and attractive to bees. |
Photographs
Eucryphia nymansensis 'Nymansay', leaf.