Nymans eucryphia 'George Graham' Eucryphia × nymansensis 'George Graham'

Water

The Nyman's Eucryphia should be watered deeply and thoroughly, making sure the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged. It's essential to allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings, which typically means watering once every 7 to 10 days during active growth in the spring and summer. During the dormant period in the fall and winter, reduce watering to every 2 to 3 weeks. Depending on the size of the plant and the weather conditions, you might use 1 to 2 gallons of water per week during the growing season.

Light

The Nyman's Eucryphia thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions. It prefers a spot that gets at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, with dappled light or partial shade during the hottest part of the afternoon to prevent leaf scorch.

Temperature

Nyman's Eucryphia does well in moderate temperatures and can tolerate a range between 32°F and 75°F. Ideal growing temperatures are between 50°F and 70°F. It's important to protect the plant from extreme cold and frost, which may damage new growth.

Pruning

Nyman's Eucryphia should be pruned to maintain its shape and remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches, which improves the plant's overall health and appearance. The best time to prune is late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Prune sparingly, as excessive cutting can reduce flowering.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Nyman's Eucryphia prefers moist, well-drained soil with a mixture of loam, peat, and sand to ensure good drainage. It thrives in acidic to neutral pH, ideally ranging from 5.0 to 7.0.

Repotting

Nyman's Eucryphia, being a larger shrub, is not commonly repotted and is typically planted directly into the ground. Repotting is usually not applicable for this species.

Humidity & Misting

Nyman's Eucryphia benefits from moderate humidity but is quite adaptable and can tolerate a range of humidity conditions typical of temperate climates.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Not suitable for indoor growth due to size.

• Outdoor

  Plant in moist, well-drained acidic soil; full sun to partial shade.

• Hardiness zone

  7-9 USDA

Life cycle

Eucryphia × nymansensis 'George Graham', commonly known as the Nyman's eucryphia, begins its life cycle as a seed, which upon germinating in suitable conditions, develops a root system and shoots, emerging as a seedling. As it grows, it enters the vegetative stage, forming a woody structure with glossy, dark green leaves and gaining height and girth over several years. Following the juvenile period, it reaches maturity and begins the reproductive stage, typically producing highly scented, white flowers in late summer, which, if pollinated, will develop into fruit capsules containing seeds. The plant has a perennial life cycle, potentially flowering annually and setting seeds, which can then disperse and give rise to new plants, completing the cycle. Over time, the Nyman's eucryphia may experience senescence, where older parts may die back, but the plant can continue to live and reproduce for many years. This species is also often propagated through cuttings, which can bypass the seed stage and create clones of the parent plant.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Late winter-early spring

• The most popular method of propagation for the Eucryphia × nymansensis 'George Graham', commonly known as Nyman's Eucryphia, is through semi-hardwood cuttings. Typically, this is done in late summer when the current season's growth has started to harden but is not yet fully woody. Cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) long, taken with a sharp knife to ensure a clean cut. The lower leaves are stripped, and the cut end is often dipped in a rooting hormone to facilitate root development. Then, the cuttings are inserted into a potting mix that drains well. They require a consistent high humidity environment, which can be maintained by covering the cuttings with a plastic dome or using a mist system. The pot should be kept in indirect light until the cuttings have rooted, which can take several months.