Eucryphia

This pretty white-flowered evergreen hybrid emerged from Trengwainton Gardens in Cornwall, a cross between two tall parents from the southern hemisphere; E. cordifolia from the temperate rain forests of Chile and E. lucida from Tasmania.

Best sited in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. It needs a cool, moist root-run and is not good on chalk.

As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.