BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to parts of Australia, Drimys lanceolata is an evergreen plant with dark green, leathery leaves and contrasting dark red stems. Small white flowers appear on the branches in spring. An attractive garden plant with year round interest which is ideally suited for coastal areas.

Features

• Common name: Mountain Pepper.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Drimys lanceolata requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Medium sized, densely branching shrub.
• Height: up to 3 m (10 ft).
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
• Notes: Drimys lanceolata is suitable for growing in a large container or pot.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers