BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

First discovered at Trengwainton in Cornwall in the 1930's, Eucryphia x 'Penwith' has large, pale white, lightly scented flowers (up to 6 cm across) in late summer. The dark green, glossy leaves tend to have a wavy edge. An evergreen tree which makes a superb addition to a sheltered garden.

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Features

• Common name: Leatherwood.
• Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Eucryphia x 'Penwith' requires a warm position and shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: August - September.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Eventually a small, upright tree.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
• Notes: This plant is a hybrid between Eucryphia lucida and Eucryphia cordifolia and generally flowers well as a young plant.