leatherwood 'Carousel'
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Columnar evergreen tree about 8m tall, with narrowly oblong to lance-shaped glossy dark green leaves. Saucer-shaped flowers produced in early and midsummer, are 5cm across, flushed pale pink with a darker eye and red stamens
Scientific classification
- Species
- leatherwood 'Carousel' (Eucryphia lucida 'Carousel')
- Genus
- Eucryphia
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- 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 leatherwood 'Carousel'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of leatherwood 'Carousel'
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leatherwood 'Carousel' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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