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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
Scientific Name: Eucryphia lucida Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: leatherwood
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Cunoniaceae
Form Description: Tall shrub or tree with an open, spreading crown.
Flowers: Large, white, 4 petals, very numerous long stamens with purple anthers fading to grey.
Fruit: Woody capsule containing winged seeds.
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Habitat Notes
Confined to areas with high rainfall and low fire frequency in rainforests of the west, centre and south.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Bee attracting. This tree is the source of nectar for leatherwood honey. In cultivation prefers well-composted soil and plenty of shade.
Propagation Calendar
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Capsules become woody or leathery when mature. Peak seed fall is approximately one year after flowering. Dry collected capsules and sieve to clean.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Up to 4 years
Seed Treatment Notes
Fresh seed gives 35-50% viability. Seed will need to be stored at 3-5°C to maintain acceptable germination for up to 4 years. Larger seeds have better germination. To detect viable seed examine over strong light to see if an endosperm is present. Sow when temperature is warm.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings.