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eucryphia

I'm currently considering planting a eucryphia at the corner of my 
porch.  I'm attracted by its fastigiate, slender growth profile since 
the location is fairly confined horizontally, its attractive white 
flowers, and what sounds like neat and healthy looking 
foliage.

Can anyone comment on the pros or cons of this choice?  Is it prone 
to disease or pests? Do they need really good drainage?  Does 
they look attractive when not in bloom? What 
about the various species? I welcome any of your advice or comments.

e.  x nymansensis apparently gets very tall, but otherwise looks very 
attractive.

e. milliganii seems a more appropriate size but I can't tell if the 
flowers are as showy and it seems to need fairly acid soil.  

e. lucida is, I gather the famous Tasmanian  "Leatherwood tree".  
Heronswood Nursery has a pink cultivar "Pink Cloud".  Are these 
evergreen or decidous?  How do they compare to e. nymansensis?

I know there are some Chilean eucryphias but haven't found much info. 
about them.  
 
thanks in advance for any feedback.
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