Eucryphia × nymansensis 'Nymans Silver' (Nymans Silver Eucryphia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cunoniaceae |
| Genus | Eucryphia |
| Species | × nymansensis |
| Cultivar | 'Nymans Silver' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | >12 m |
| Spread | 2.5 m - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | 'Nymans Silver' is an evergreen tree growing to a well over 15m in height. Leaves are a glossy green with white margins. Scented flowers bloom from late summer to autumn. |
| Shape | Columnar, upright. |
| Landscape | City gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings during summer. Saplings should be kept in a cool greenhouse during winter. |
| Cultivation | Full sunlight is needed for the flora but roots prefer shade. The plant requires fertile, humus-rich, moist soil that is well-draining as well is neutral to acidic. |
| Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Eucryphia × nymansensis 'Nymans Silver', leaf. Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
