BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual evergreen plant native to the South Island of New Zealand, Pseudowintera colorata has leaves which are creamy-white in colour with the younger leaves dashed with pink and red. In late spring delicate and very pretty star-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers appear on the underside of the branches. Lovely garden shrub with handsome, colourful leaves.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (25 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: New Zealand Pepper Tree.
• Position: Sheltered with full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, neutral or acid soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Pseudowintera colorata requires shelter from cold winter winds and prefers a mild, warm climate.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: Creamy yellow
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Medium sized branching shrub.
• Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Notes: Pseudowintera colorata requires protection from severe frost.