Nymansay eucryphia
Eucryphia nymansensis 'Nymansay'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones8 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 50 feet tall6 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Nymansay' eucryphia (Eucryphia nymansensis 'Nymansay') is an evergreen tree for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The fragrant flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. It grows best in acid or neutral soil.
Pairs well with Miss Satomi Chinese dogwood, Hardy geranium, and White mugwort.