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Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri - flowers in late Spring

Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri - flowers in late Spring

Drimys winteri

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(Winter's bark) 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.

Drimys winteri is an attractive garden plant with year round interest. Can also be planted to grow as a dense, evergreen hedge.

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3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

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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.

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: Drimys winteri grows to be a large multi-stemmed shrub or eventually a small tree. In cold areas it may be burnt back by the winter cold and grow only as a small shrub.
- Height: up to 6 m (20 ft). Much smaller in cold areas.
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Evergreen, Flowers in Summer, Ornamental Bark, Screening/Hedge, Suitable for Containers

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