Winters Bark. Dense, upright shrub with aromatic bark and leathery leaves, dark green above, blue-white beneath. Large clusters of fragrant ivory white flowers. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Drimys winteri
Dense, upright shrub with aromatic bark and leathery leaves, dark green above, blue-white beneath. Large clusters of fragrant ivory white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Drimys |
|---|---|
| Species | winteri |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Winters Bark |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Winteraceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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