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DRIMYS lanceolata
Commonly known as Aromatica, Mountain pepper
(Tasmania lanceolata) - star-like yellow flowers, borne on bright red stems
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDeep-red shoots leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Cream
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, upright shrub or small tree
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
DRIMYS lanceolata
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originSoutheastern Australia, Tasmania.
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Flower ShapeStar-shaped1.5cm (½in) across in clusters of 7-18
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
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Drimys - Growing Guide
4m (13ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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