leatherwood

How to Grow and Care for leatherwood

leatherwood · Eucryphia lucida
Also known as: pinkwood

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds and in full sun, but with the roots in shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil which is neutral or acidic

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing leatherwood

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds and in full sun, but with the roots in shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil which is neutral or acidic

How to Water leatherwood?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for leatherwood?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for leatherwood?

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What Soil Is Best for leatherwood?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for leatherwood?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize leatherwood?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune leatherwood?

Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.

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How to Propagate leatherwood?

Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe in late winter in containers in a cold frame, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse

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How to Transplant leatherwood?

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How to Care for leatherwood in Winter?

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How to Plant leatherwood?

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds and in full sun, but with the roots in shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil which is neutral or acidic

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How to Repot leatherwood?

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How to Harvest leatherwood?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of leatherwood

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Attributes of leatherwood

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginAustralia (Tasmania)

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucryphia lucida
Genus
Eucryphia
Family
Cunoniaceae
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