Eurya — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Eurya recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Eurya acuminata
Eurya acuminata
Family: Pentaphylacaceae
Cultivation
Eurya acuminata is a plant of the subtropical to tropical zones, where it is found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. It can also be grown in warmer parts of the temperate zone in areas where frosts are light and not very common. Prefers a moderately fertile free-draining moisture retentive soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold drying winds.
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Eurya cerasifolia
Eurya cerasifolia
Family: Theaceae
Cultivation
Eurya cerasifolia is a plant of warm temperate to subtropical climated. It is not very cold-hardy, especially when young. Prefers a moderately fertile free-draining moisture retentive soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold drying winds.
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Eurya chinensis
Eurya chinensis
Family: Theaceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of the subtropics. Prefers a moderately fertile free-draining moisture retentive soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold drying winds. Probably best grown in a well-drained lime-free humus-rich soil.
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Eurya japonica
Family: Theaceae
Cultivation
Eurya japonica is native to warm temperate regions with mild winters. It is not very cold-hardy, tolerating occasional temperatures falling to around -4°c, though some shrubby forms exist that are hardier. The dwarf form that is grown in Britain is quite cold-hardy once it is established.
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