About Eucryphia glutinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Baill.
Eucryphia glutinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Baill. has the common names brush bush, nirrhe, and guindo santo. It is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Cunoniaceae. This species is endemic to Chile, where it grows in moist woodland habitats across the Maule, Ñuble, Biobio, and Araucania regions. It is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that reaches 10 m (33 ft) in height and 6 m (20 ft) in width. It has glossy dark green leaves that turn red in autumn. In late summer, it produces fragrant white flowers that are most often single, with occasional double forms. Each flower has four petals and prominent stamens. Its Latin specific epithet glutinosa translates to "sticky, glutinous". This plant is the hardiest member of its genus, and is a popular cultivated plant for parks and gardens, valued for its attractive foliage and late summer flowering. It needs moist, acidic soil, and its roots must be kept shaded from the sun. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
