Eucryphia X Intermedia ‘Rostrevor’

In late summer or early autumn it bears masses of cup shaped white flowers. A result of both 'deliberate and spontaneous crosses' mean that it is a variable plant that may be fully evergreen or semi deciduous. It can grow to 8 x 6metres over 20 years and is roughly columnar with a rounded crown.

Best in a sheltered position, in full sun to partial shade and any moist but well drained soil except chalk. May be lanky and sparse foliaged as a youngster but will become beautifully dense foliaged as it matures.

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.