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Pseudowintera colorata (Pepper tree)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Pseudowintera colorata

Other names: Pepper tree, Drimys colorata, Horopito


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Genus: Pseudowintera

Species: P. colorata - P. colorata is a half-hardy evergreen shrub grown for its foliage. It has oval, pale-olive leaves, paler beneath, flushed pink, with dark red margins. In mid spring, it bears small clusters of greenish-yellow, star shaped flowers.

Pseudowintera colorata is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow-green in Spring

Foliage: Red, Pink, Olive green in All seasons

Habit: Bushy

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Propagation methods: Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Pseudowintera colorata (Pepper tree) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in moisture-retentive, freely draining soil in a sheltered, shady position. If containerised, over winter indoors in cold areas

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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