Drimys lanceolata

Pepper Tree

Family: Winteraceae Wintera


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, white
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, hedge, screen, superior hedge, specimen
Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal, vase
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage