Eucryphia wilkiei

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Small evergreen shrub, rare in cultivation, about 4m tall in the wild, producing dark green leaves, grey-green beneath with a brown covering of hairs known as 'indumentum', and white, cup-shaped flowers to 4cm across, from late summer to early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Eucryphia wilkiei (Eucryphia wilkiei)
Genus: Eucryphia
Family: Cunoniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Eucryphia wilkiei

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Culture

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Quick identification of Eucryphia wilkiei

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Eucryphia wilkiei care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse

Growing

Suitable for the mildest counties only, especially those with little frost. Grow in a sheltered position in full sun, but with the roots in shade in fertile, humus-rich, nutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil. Ideal for container cultivation in ericaceous potting compost and overwintered in a conservatory or frost-free greenhouse

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