Leatherwood

Eucryphia lucida

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Basic Information

Family: Eucryphiaceae

Genus: eucryphia

Plant ID (slug): eucryphia-lucida

Numeric ID: 2800

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★★☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Eucryphia lucida is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - Tasmania.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic Styptic Antiseptic, styptic.

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Eucryphia lucida Leatherwood PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Eucryphia lucida is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.