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Eucryphia lucida Gilt Edge

Eucryphia lucida Gilt Edge
Leatherwood, Tasmanian leatherwood

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A very pretty selection with finely yellow-edged foliage and white flowers of this beautiful evergreen Australian bush. With a columnar and dense habit, it blooms abundantly from August to September, or even all summer in favourable climates. Its cup-shaped flowers resemble white wild roses, they are very honey-producing and pleasantly fragrant. The Eucryphia lucida Gift Edge thrives in full sun or partial shade, in neutral to acidic, well-drained soil that remains moist, under climates that are both humid and mild. A mature specimen can withstand temperatures of down to -10 °C, but its foliage is damaged from -7 °C.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
1.75 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

The Eucryphia lucida Gift Edge is a beautiful selection of finely yellow-edged foliage and white flowers from this lovely, evergreen Australian bush appreciated for its generous and fragrant summer flowering. This variety thrives in sunny, acidic to neutral, well-draining soil that remains moist, under climates that are both humid and mild. Fairly easy requirements to meet in gardens in mild and coastal gardens.

 

The Eucryphia lucida Gift Edge belongs to the family of Cunoniaceae, which includes about 300 species of trees and shrubs found in temperate to tropical regions of the southern hemisphere. Eucryphia lucida (synonym E. billardieri) is native to the humid and temperate regions of Australia and Tasmania. In nature, it takes the form of a narrow tree reaching a height of 25 m (82 ft). In our climates, the Eucryphia lucida is a large bush or a small tree that does not exceed 6 m (19 ft 8 in) in height and 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) in width when planted in the ground. When grown in a container, its dimensions will be much smaller. An adult specimen can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14 °F), but its foliage is destroyed from -7°C (19.4 °F).

Gift Edge Eucryphia reaches approximately 4 m (13 ft 1 in) in height and 1.75 m (5 ft 8 in) in width at maturity. It is a slow-growing bush with a columnar habit, composed of numerous upright and flexible branches, velvety and slightly sticky. Its dense, evergreen foliage in winter consists of entire and narrow leaves, elongated oval in shape, 4 cm (1.6 in) long, finely edged with yellow to cream on a green background. The young leaves are shiny and the mature leaves are simply glossy. The massive and fragrant flowering generally starts in August and continues throughout the month of September. The flowers take the form of cup-shaped flowers, measuring 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) in diameter, composed of 4 petals. In 'Gift Edge', the petals are pure white. The flower's centre is crowned by a lovely bouquet of brown stamens. After pollination by pollinating insects, the fruits are formed, which are small capsules containing winged seeds.

 

Eucryphia lucida Gift Edge is grown in the ground in regions where the winter is mild and the summer is temperate, only in well-drained non-limestone soil. To accompany it, consider the Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum), the Metrosideros Mistral, or the Grevillea robusta, for example, shrubs that appreciate the same environments. Pruned each year, it can adapt to being grown in large pots or containers. In colder regions, it will be necessary to find a place to overwinter it, such as a conservatory.

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Eucryphia lucida Gilt Edge (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 1.75 m
Habit fastigiate, upright
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time August to September
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Flowering description Flowers with four pure petals, numerous stamens of spreading white filaments and brown-coloured anthers. Diameter 2-5cm (0.8-2in).

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with yellow

Botanical data

Genus

Eucryphia

Species

lucida

Cultivar

Gilt Edge

Family

Cunoniaceae

Other common names

Leatherwood, Tasmanian leatherwood

Origin

Oceania

Product reference1666111

Planting and care

Plant your Eucryphia lucida Gift Edge in full sun or partial shade, choose a location sheltered from the wind. This bush likes cool, humus-rich, acidic to neutral, and well-drained soils. It is beneficial to cover the base with ericaceous soil and to apply a pine bark mulch every spring. It tolerates humidity much better than drought, so make sure to water it (with non-limestone water) in case of particularly dry summer, not in winter. You can also accompany it with a ground cover plant to limit its water needs. It must be protected from cold in winter in cooler climates. Pruning is not necessary due to its slow growth, but if you want to maintain a compact habit, choose to prune it in early spring after the risk of frost. The pruning should be light, as heavy pruning will irreversibly weaken the tree.

Well adapted to mild climates that are not too hot and dry in summer. In addition, it does not tolerate limestone and clay soils.

Planting period

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-bearing and sandy, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Size is not necessary due to its fairly slow growth, but if you want to maintain a compact habit, choose to prune it in early spring after the risk of frost. Pruning should be light, as heavy pruning will weaken the tree irreversibly if cut.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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