Winter's Bark

Drimys Winteri

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Overview

Winter's Bark, Drimys winteri, is an evergreen tree native to South America, notably appreciated for its aromatic, cinnamon-scented bark and leathery, lance-shaped leaves. It reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet. Small, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, providing contrast against dark green foliage. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — It reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — notably appreciated for its aromatic

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — providing contrast against dark green foliage

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — cinnamon-scented bark and leathery

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — It reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Winteraceae

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Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — is an evergreen tree native to South America

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — notably appreciated for its aromatic

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — providing contrast against dark green foliage

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — cinnamon-scented bark and leathery

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — It reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — providing welcome interest during a season when color can be scarce in the garden

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — yet showy blooms appear in clusters at the ends of the branches from late winter through early spring

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — The foliage has a peppery scent when crushed

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — measuring approximately 2 to 4 inches in length

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — lance-shaped leaves that are a glossy dark green

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Well-suited for a landscape focal point

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — is a striking evergreen tree native to the cool temperate forests of South America

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — An ideal location would provide protection from strong winds to prevent damage to its elegant form

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Winter's Bark typically grows to a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — This plant offers both aesthetic appeal and a touch of history to your landscape design

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — tree for full or half

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — tree with white blooms

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — white flowers in the garden

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — notably appreciated for its aromatic; measuring approximately 2 to 4 inches in length

Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — is an evergreen tree native to South America; it reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet

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