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Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow' (Leatherwood 'Spring Glow')
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8m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow'
Other names
Leatherwood 'Spring Glow', Pinkwood 'Spring Glow', Variegated leatherwood, Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Cream'
Genus
Eucryphia Eucryphia
Variety or Cultivar
'Spring Glow' _ 'Spring Glow' is a tender, columnar, evergreen tree bearing oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves with cream margins and fragrant, saucer-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow' is: Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly columnar, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow' (Leatherwood 'Spring Glow') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained acid soil with roots in shade and the canopy in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds in all but moist, mild areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow'
Other names
Leatherwood 'Spring Glow', Pinkwood 'Spring Glow', Variegated leatherwood, Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Cream'
Genus
Eucryphia Eucryphia
Variety or Cultivar
'Spring Glow' _ 'Spring Glow' is a tender, columnar, evergreen tree bearing oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves with cream margins and fragrant, saucer-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly columnar, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow' (Leatherwood 'Spring Glow') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained acid soil with roots in shade and the canopy in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds in all but moist, mild areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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