Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'


Botanical Information

FamilyCunoniaceae
GenusEucryphia
Speciesx nymansensis
Cultivar'Nymansay'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 to -5
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height15 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dense evergreen tree with dark green leaves and rose-like white flowers.
ShapeColumnar upright.
LandscapeSingle specimen, woodland garden.
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moist, well-draining soil that is high in organics and neutral to slightly acidic. Prefers full sunlight.
PestsSusceptible to Honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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