GARDEN LOCATION: Luculia
gratissima is located below the Residence Garden directly opposite the English Oak
trees below the road.
GENERAL NOTES: Luculia gratissima is one
of five species of Luculia. All Luculia occur through the Himalayas, Bhutan,
Nepal to Yunnan Province in China. Luculia gratissima is regarded as a shrub or
small tree that can reach a height of approximately 5 metres. The profusion of terminal
pink flowers are highly fragrant and occur during early winter. Luculia generally
require protection from hot winds and severe frost.
Other luculias that can be found at Mount Tomah Botanic
Garden are Luculia intermedia and a yet unidentified Luculia species from
China. Luculia intermedia which is very similar to Luculia gratissima can be
seen just starting to flower below the Visitors Centre viewing deck. The Luculia
species are planted throughout the Plant Explorers Walk. All of these Luculia have
pink fragrant clusters of flowers.
Keith Naylor
Records Officer
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