A rarely offered gem and a most dainty example of this genus of only a few species from Australia and the southern tip of South America. Evergreen shrubs to an eventual 6-8 ft at home on the Tasmanian plateau -- though several forms remain from 3-4 ft for many years -- with leaves under 1/2 “ appearing almost boxwood-like and clusters of nearly 1” white flowers in mid summer. Ours are cutting grown from mature specimens and should flower young. If attempted in the hot humid southeast, be sure to give mineral and very well-drained soil. Otherwise, regular water and full sun to part shade in areas along the Pacific West Coast in USDA zone 8a or above.

MOUNTAIN LEATHERWOOD

Cunoniaceae