leatherwood 'Ballerina'
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A small, bushy, upright evergreen tree with ovate, glossy dark green leaves. Single, pale pink saucer-shaped fragrant flowers with dark red eyes appear in the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- leatherwood 'Ballerina' (Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina')
- Genus
- Eucryphia
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of leatherwood 'Ballerina'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of leatherwood 'Ballerina'
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leatherwood 'Ballerina' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningKeep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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