Leatherwood
Scientific Name
Eucryphia Lucida
Family Name
EUCRYPHIACEAE
Common Name
Leatherwood
General Information
| Height | 30.0m (3000cm) |
| Flowers | Large, white, 4 petals, very numerous long stamens with purple anthers fading to grey. |
| Fruit | Woody capsule |
| Form | Tall shrub or tree with an open, spreading crown |
| Municipalities | Break O'Day; Burnie; Central Coast; Central Highlands; Circular Head; Derwent Valley; Devonport; Dorset; Huon Valley; Kentish; Kingborough; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Waratah-Wynyard; West Coast |
| Communities | Rainforest |
| Habitat Notes | Tas. endemic. Confined to areas with high rainfall and low fire frequency in rainforests of the west, centre and south. |
| Site Tolerance | Moist; Shady |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained |
| General Notes | This tree is the source of nectar for Leatherwood honey. Not suitable below powerlines. |
Propagation Details
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Seed Information
| Seed Collection | Capsules containing winged seeds 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 |
| Seed Storage Life | Up to 4 years* |
| Seed Treatment Notes | Fresh seed gives 35-50% viability.*Seed will need to be stored at 3-5oC 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. |
Cuttings
| Propagation By Division | No |
| Cutting Notes | May be grown from cuttings. In cultivation prefers well-composted soil and plenty of shade |