BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A miniature species, Eucryphia milliganii has small, delicate, glossy green leaves and delicate, cup-shaped white flowers in late summer. More slow growing than the other Eucryphia listed here, and perhaps a little hardier. Ideal for a sheltered woodland garden!

Features

• Common name: Dwarf Leatherwood.
• Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Eucryphia milliganii requires a warm position and shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Eventually a very small, densely branching tree.
• Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft).
• Notes: Prune to shape after flowering if required.
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