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Eucryphia milliganii

Also Known As

Mountain Leatherwood

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Eucryphia milliganii plant details

Eucryphia milliganii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In 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 acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucryphia milliganii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: cunoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucryphia milliganii

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare 6-20' evergreen shrub/tree endemic to the alpine areas of Tasmania; deep dark-green leaves in opposing pairs create a perfect backdrop for the small cup-like, white, profuse, fragrant, summer flowers; this delicate specimen requires a protected spot and should only exposed to sun in the coolest hours of the day, a woodland garden would be the most ideal setting. PSh-S/M

By: Forestfarm

A rarely offered gem and a most dainty example of this genus of only a few species from Australia and the southern tip of South America. Evergreen shrubs to an eventual 6-8 ft at home on the Tasmanian plateau -- though several forms remain from 3-4 ft for many years -- with leaves under 1/2 " appearing almost boxwood-like and clusters of nearly 1” white flowers in mid summer. Ours are cutting grown from mature specimens and should flower young. If attempted in the hot humid southeast, be sure to give mineral and very well-drained soil. Otherwise, regular water and full sun to part shade in areas along the Pacific West Coast in USDA zone 8 or above.