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DRIMYS

Commonly known as Winter's bark

Genus of about 50 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from woodlands and mountains in Malaysia, Australasia and Central and South America.

Recent studies have led to the separation of some subjects into Tasmannia.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    leathery leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
  • White
    Ivory-white.
  • Height
    15m (49ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
    Vigorous, upright small tree or shrub with aromatic bark
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold drying winds
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Mexico, Chile, Argentina.
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
    2.5cm (1in) across in umbels of 5-20
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 5
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
    Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
    When: Annually after flowering.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Drimys - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
15m (49ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

Buy Varieties of DRIMYS

DRIMYS lanceolata

DRIMYS lanceolata

Aromatica, Mountain pepper

(Tasmania lanceolata) - star-like yellow flowers, borne on bright red stems

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each 
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DRIMYS winteri

DRIMYS winteri

Winter's bark

creamy-white scented flowers

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