Mountain Pepper

Drimys Lanceolata

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Overview

Mountain Pepper (Drimys lanceolata) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 10-20 ft with a spread of 5-10 ft. It features lance-shaped, leathery leaves and small, star-like white flowers that bloom in spring, followed by peppery red-black berries. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Hardy in zones 7-10, it's ideal for adding structure and year-round interest to shaded garden areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Mountain Pepper (Drimys lanceolata) is an evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Winteraceae

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Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — aromatic kick to culinary dishes

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — tree with white blooms

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — white flowers in the garden

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — tree for full or half

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Mountain Pepper (Drimys lanceolata) is an evergreen shrub; followed by peppery red-black berries

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade; followed by peppery red-black berries

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — reaching heights of 10-20 ft with a spread of 5-10 ft; with a spread of 4 to 6 feet

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — followed by peppery red-black berries; consider incorporating Drimys lanceolata into your design for a multifaceted and

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — star-like white flowers that bloom in spring; despite its common name, it is fairly frost-resistant, tolerating

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub renowned for its ornamental and culinary attributes; consider incorporating

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — scientifically named Drimys lanceolata; despite its common name, it is fairly frost-resistant, tolerating temperatures

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Hardy in zones 7-10, it's ideal for adding structure and year-round interest to shaded garden areas; with a spread of 4

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — it typically grows to an impressive 8 to 10 feet in height; with a spread of 4 to 6 feet

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — The shrub boasts leathery; consider incorporating Drimys lanceolata into your design for a multifaceted and resilient

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — with a spread of 4 to 6 feet; despite its common name, it is fairly frost-resistant, tolerating temperatures down to

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — An eye-catching addition to any garden; followed by peppery red-black berries

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — lance-shaped leaves that are aromatic when crushed; followed by peppery red-black berries

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — which exude a subtle yet pleasing fragrance.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of conditions; despite its common name, it is

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — with a glossy green upper surface and a contrasting paler underside; with a spread of 4 to 6 feet

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — slightly acidic soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade; followed by peppery red-black berries

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Drimys lanceolata prefers well-drained; consider incorporating Drimys lanceolata into your design for a multifaceted and

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — Despite its common name, it is fairly frost-resistant, tolerating temperatures down to around -4°F; with a spread of

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — In addition to landscape appeal; with a spread of 4 to 6 feet

Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — It serves well as a backdrop in mixed borders or as an elegant specimen within woodland settings; followed by peppery

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