Botanical Name
Eucryphia wilkiei
Common Name
Wilkie’s Eucryphia
Description
Wilkie’s Eucryphia is a magnificent native tree renowned for its spectacular white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage that creates stunning displays in cool climate gardens. This attractive species produces masses of large, white four-petaled flowers with prominent stamens that bloom profusely in summer, attracting native bees and butterflies while creating breathtaking seasonal displays. The glossy, dark green compound leaves provide attractive evergreen foliage that maintains year-round appeal with excellent cold tolerance. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to filtered light positions with protection from hot afternoon sun. Perfect for feature plantings, cool climate gardens, and areas where spectacular flowering trees with glossy foliage create memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Large Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 8-15 meters, Spread: 4-8 meters
Eucryphia wilkiei naturally occurs in cool temperate rainforests of southeastern Australia, thriving in moist, well-drained soils with good organic content and partial shade to filtered light exposure in cool, humid climates.
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