Species eurya Guide
white-green fruits, dark-green leaves on brown branches

eurya

Eurya japonica 'Moutiers'

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 11

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Eurya japonica 'Moutiers' should be kept constantly and evenly moist throughout the growing season. Water the soil thoroughly and then allow it to drain before watering again. Increase the amount of water during hot weather, potentially 2 times a week. Make sure to reduce the amount of water during the colder months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

sunlight

Eurya japonica 'Moutiers' is a sun-loving plant, so it requires bright, direct sunlight for adequate growth. However, to prevent burning of the leaves, it should be limited to partial sun for most of the day and full sun in the morning and late afternoon. That is, 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day. During the hottest part of the day, from 11am to 4pm, partial shade should be provided as the light may be too intense in these hours. Additionally, 'Moutiers' should be planted in an area that receives sun for most of the day, ideally on the south or southeast side of a house, shed, or other structure.

pruning

Eurya plant species should be pruned during the early spring or late winter months, after any danger of frost has passed. Pruning can be used to maintain desired sizes, encourage dense growth, and remove dead or damaged branches. When pruning, it is important to remove spent flowerheads and branches that are crossing each other or growing inward, as this can lead to diseases and pest problems. Dead or weak branches should also be removed. For Eurya japonica 'Moutiers', the general guideline is to remove branches up to 1-third of the existing length, cutting back just above a healthy bud or branch node. For very overgrown shrubs, the total pruning amount can be increased up to 1-half of the existing length.