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Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Plant Care
Eucryphia glutinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Baill.
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With its glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers, this plant originates from Chile and Argentina. Plant collectors are drawn to Eucryphia glutinosa for its elegant and showy appearance, making it a desirable addition to any garden or landscape.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Plant Scarlet Flush Eucryphia in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 8a–9b) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Native To?
What Is the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia (Eucryphia glutinosa) belongs to the Cunoniaceae family within the Eucryphia genus. Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is native to Chile. Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is also known as Glutinous Eucryphia, Sticky Eucryphia.
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Scarlet Flush Eucryphia produces showy, fragrant white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Water a young or newly planted Scarlet Flush Eucryphia every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Need?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Prefer?
Eucryphia glutinosa tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Scarlet Flush Eucryphia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Scarlet Flush Eucryphia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Feed Scarlet Flush Eucryphia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is suited to USDA Zone 8a – 9b.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Prune Scarlet Flush Eucryphia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia in Winter?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is hardy down to USDA zone 8a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown trees need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia can be propagated through seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chilean eucryphia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Scarlet Flush Eucryphia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Scarlet Flush Eucryphia Need?
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is native to Chile.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Eucryphia genus (family Cunoniaceae) — search all Eucryphia species in the plant lookup.
Scarlet Flush Eucryphia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eucryphia glutinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Baill., family Cunoniaceae (first published in Hist. Pl. 1: 401 (1869)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Scarlet Flush Eucryphia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Matt Berger, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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