PSEUDOWINTERA colorata

Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree

Striking foliage coloured cream and pink, best in semi-shade
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Broadly elliptic, leathery, yellow-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with pink markings and red-purple margins.
  • Yellow
    Greenish yellow.
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Spreading, bushy shrub. Produces clusters of 2-5 flowers 1cm (½in) across, followed by spherical red berries, 5mm (¼in) across,ripening to black.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Partial shade

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Drimys colorata. Happiest in a sheltered border or woodland setting.
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered border
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (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 foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to acid soil
    Humus-rich.
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Pseudowintera - Growing Guide
1m (39in)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.5m (5ft)
 

Buy Varieties of PSEUDOWINTERA colorata

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Marjorie Congreve'

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Marjorie Congreve'

New Zealand pepper tree

beautiful shrimp-pink foliage with soft yellow tints as the leaves mature. Slow growing with an upright habit. Best leaf colours are produced in a sunny but sheltered aspect

 
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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Moulin Rouge'

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Moulin Rouge'

New Zealand pepper tree

deep red colouring on the foliage with splotches of deeper purple-red. Very hardy

 
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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Glow'

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Glow'

New Zealand pepper tree

selection that colours bright pink-red on the new foliage. The colour fades but the leaves retain a pink-red glow

 
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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'

New Zealand pepper tree

gold-green leaves heavily blotched with deep ruby-red

 
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