BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Originally from Argentina and Chile, Drimys winteri is an evergreen shrub or small tree with large bright green, leathery leaves which are aromatic when crushed. The leaves have an attractive silvery-white underside and clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear on the branches in late spring and early summer. Mature plants have a wonderful, mahogany coloured bark. An attractive garden plant with year round interest which is ideally suited for warmer gardens or coastal areas.

Features

• Common name: Winter's Bark.
• Position: Warm in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Drimys winteri requires a warm position and shelter from cold winter winds. Protect in severe winters.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large multi-stemmed shrub or eventually a small tree.
• Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
• Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
• Notes: Please also note that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will NOT replace a Drimys winteri which is damaged or killed by winter cold.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers (40 - 60 cm tall)