Mountain pepper (Drimys lanceolata)

Drimys lanceolata
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Botanical Name:
Drimys lanceolata
Other names:
Drimys aromatica, Tasmannia aromatica
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.



Cultivation:
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered location in full sun or partial shade.
Suggested uses:
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical
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)
Pests:
Generally pest free.
Diseases:
Generally disease free.
Pruning:
Pruning Group 8 - After flowering, remove dead, damaged or misplaced stems.
Propagation method(s):
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Intermediate
Maintenance hours / year:
2

Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
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
Ultimate height (m):
4
Ultimate spread (m):
2.5
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
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