Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
Brush Bush
Eucryphia is a genus of mainly evergreen trees and shrubs. They like to have their roots in the shade, and their crowns in the sun. 'Nymansay' bears large (3" dia.) white fragrant flowers with prominent stamens, and the leaves turn orange-red in Autumn.
Contributed by @justin
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Brush Bush
Latin name
Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
type
Flowering shrubs or trees
family
Cunoniaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
Eucryphia is a genus of mainly evergreen trees and shrubs. They like to have their roots in the shade, and their crowns in the sun. 'Nymansay' bears large (3" dia.) white fragrant flowers with prominent stamens, and the leaves turn orange-red in Autumn.
Propagation by cuttings
From Mid Summer TO Early Autumn
Semi hard wood cuttings are taken from the current years growth from late summer to mid autumn the bottom of the cuttings is hard and soft on the top. With a sharp knife take a cutting of about 14cms, remove lowest leaves, dip end into rooting hormone, and place round the edge of a pot filled with a suitable compost, water well, they must remain moist till rooted, place under glass but in semi shade.
Planting Outdoors
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Plant in a sheltered site that will let the roots have some shade. Dig in plenty of well rotted manure or compost into the soil. and water wee.
Flowering Season
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
Large white flowers are scented and have the appearance of open bowls.