Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling'
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Compact, dwarf evergreen shrub, about 1m tall, with dense, oblong, glossy dark green leaves, grey-green beneath. Fragrant, saucer-shaped white flowers to 5cm across are produced in early to midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling' (Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling')
- Genus
- Eucryphia
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling'
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Eucryphia lucida 'Dumpling' care guide
- Consistently lightly damp soil, avoid severe root drying episodes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently lightly damp soil, avoid severe root drying episodes
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild balanced liquid shrub feed every four spring and summer weeks
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune 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. Flowers are an excellent nectar source
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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