Eucryphia × nymansensis
'Nymans Silver'
Nymans Silver Eucryphia
Family |
Cunoniaceae |
Genus |
Eucryphia |
Species |
× nymansensis |
Cultivar |
'Nymans Silver' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
>12 m |
Spread |
2.5 m - 4 m |
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. |
Landscape |
City gardens. |
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. |
Shape |
Columnar, upright. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Susceptible to honey fungus. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019. |
Propagation |
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings during summer. Saplings should be kept in a cool greenhouse during winter. |