Eucryphia 'Penwith'

Also Known As

Eucryphia x 'Penwith'
Penwith Leatherwood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'

planting zones

8a-10b

Eucryphia 'Penwith' plant details

Eucryphia 'Penwith' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucryphia 'Penwith'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cunoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucryphia 'Penwith'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

First discovered in Cornwall in the 1930s and not yet widely found in the United States, this evergreen hybrid has proven itself a dependable performer and refined texture in the garden. A large shrub or small tree, to 15-20' tall x 10' wide, exhibiting the upright form of its E. lucida parent and the shiny, dark green, wavy-edged leaves of E. cordifolia. Ever more attractive when the large, open, single white flowers appear in summer. Prefers sun to part or dappled shade and well-drained soil with regular summer water. Best kept out of wind in a sheltered position. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.