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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

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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

The charming, fragrant pendulous 2" flowers of this densely leafy shrub appear in mid-summer; ?a delightful species? (Hillier). S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Tasmania. A graceful large evergreen shrub of columnar shape with narrow oblong lance-shaped leaves. Saucer shaped, 2“, white flowers in early to mid-summer.