Drimys lanceolata (Mountain pepper)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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2.5m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Drimys lanceolata
Other names: Mountain pepper, Drimys aromatica, Tasmannia aromatica
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Genus: Drimys
Species: D. lanceolata - D. lanceolata is a dense, upright, evergreen tree or shrub with dark red shoots, leathery, lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, clusters of fragrant, pale yellow or white flowers in mid- and late spring and spherical, black fruit in autumn.
Drimys lanceolata is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Dense, Upright
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Pruning Group 8 - After flowering, remove dead, damaged or misplaced stems.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Drimys lanceolata (Mountain pepper) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered location in full sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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Buy Drimys lanceolata (Mountain pepper) from:
- Hopleys Plants Ltd (Mail Order & Wholesale)
- Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens (Mail Order)
- Dulford Nurseries (Mail Order & Wholesale)
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