Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith'
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An evergreen tree or large shrub eventually reaching up to 10m tall with oblong, wavy-edged leaves to 6.5cm long, dark green above with paler undersides. Lightly-fragranced, white flowers to 6cm across are borne in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith' (Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith')
- Genus
- Eucryphia
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith'
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Eucryphia × penwithensis 'Penwith' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 in full sun or partial shade, but with the roots shaded from hot sun and in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral or acidic soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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