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Drimys winteri var. chilensis

Drimys winteri var. chilensis

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Drimys
Family: Winteraceae

About this plant

A large, upright evergreen shrub or tree with long leathery dark green leaves. The undersides are a striking silvery pale blue underneath. Both bark and leaves are aromatic and from spring to early summer, fragrant creamy white flowers 2.5cm across are produced

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years