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Eucryphia lucida
Also Known As
- Leatherwood
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 14'-30'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Eucryphia lucida plant details
Eucryphia lucida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucryphia lucida
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: cunoniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 14 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: columnar, small tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucryphia lucida
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: The Bovees Nursery
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Gardening facts about Eucryphia lucida plant
How to Grow Eucryphia lucida
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Eucryphia for your garden
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 14'-25'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Leatherwood, Pinkwood, Tasmanian Leatherwood
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Cream', Spring Cream Variegated Tasmanian Leatherwood, Spring Glow Leatherwood, Variegated Tasmanian Leatherwood
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 30'-50'
Width: 15'-25'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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