Eucryphia × nymansensis 'Nymans Silver' (Nymans Silver Eucryphia)
Botanical Information
Family | Cunoniaceae |
Genus | Eucryphia |
Species | × nymansensis |
Cultivar | 'Nymans Silver' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
Height | >12 m |
Spread | 2.5 m - 4 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | 'Nymans Silver' is an evergreen tree growing to a well over 15m in height. Leaves are a glossy green with white margins. Scented flowers bloom from late summer to autumn. |
Shape | Columnar, upright. |
Landscape | City gardens. |
Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings during summer. Saplings should be kept in a cool greenhouse during winter. |
Cultivation | Full sunlight is needed for the flora but roots prefer shade. The plant requires fertile, humus-rich, moist soil that is well-draining as well is neutral to acidic. |
Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |