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Drimys winteri
Winter's Bark
| Wonderful trees for mild climates, their creamy, perfumed blossoms and smooth oval leaves resemble those of their bigger cousins, the Magnolias. The purple-black berries look like clusters of match heads. Many species boast handsome mahogany-red bark on the young branches. Need light shade and lime-free, well-drained but moist soil. Choose a sheltered spot in zones where temperatures drop near 14º F. Prune occasionally to shape, ideally just after flowering. Grow from cuttings, by layering, or from seed, usually produced only where male and female trees grow together. |
Jasmine-scented flowers bloom from winter to spring. In cool temperate gardens, reaches only half the height of wild specimens. Prune lower branches to train as a tree. Captain William Winter brewed aromatic bark to combat scurvy among Sir Francis Drake's crew.
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Attributes - Drimys winteri
Plant Type: Tree
Bloom Season: Late Winter through Late Spring
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 20 ft. to 40 ft.
Width: 25 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10
Notes: Low Maintenance.
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Drimys lanceolata
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