Eucryphia x nymansensis
'Nymansay'
Family |
Cunoniaceae |
Genus |
Eucryphia |
Species |
x nymansensis |
Cultivar |
'Nymansay' |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b - 9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-10 to -5 |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
15 m |
Spread |
2.5 - 4 m |
General Description |
A dense evergreen tree with dark green leaves and rose-like white flowers. |
Landscape |
Single specimen, woodland garden. |
Cultivation |
Grow in moist, well-draining soil that is high in organics and neutral to slightly acidic. Prefers full sunlight. |
Shape |
Columnar upright. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Susceptible to Honey fungus. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by root cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings. |