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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 7–10Type Tree
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun; notably appreciated for its aromatic, image 73

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Winteraceae

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Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — The foliage has a peppery scent when crushed; it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade, image 56
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens; yet showy blooms appear in clusters at the ends of the branches from
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — An ideal location would provide protection from strong winds to prevent damage to its elegant form; tree with, image 82
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — An ideal location would provide protection from strong winds to prevent damage to its elegant form; tree with, image 60
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — cinnamon-scented bark and leathery; making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens, image 69
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — white flowers in the garden; creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, image 86
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade; providing welcome interest during a season, image 81
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — tree with white blooms; the foliage has a peppery scent when crushed
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — measuring approximately 2 to 4 inches in length; is a striking evergreen tree native to the cool temperate forests, image 77
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
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) — white flowers in the garden; creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, image 64
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Well-suited for a landscape focal point; an ideal location would provide protection from strong winds to prevent, image 75
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Well-suited for a landscape focal point; an ideal location would provide protection from strong winds to prevent damage to its
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — lance-shaped leaves that are a glossy dark green; is an evergreen tree native to South America, image 76
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — It reaches up to 20-60 feet in height and spreads about 15-20 feet; cinnamon-scented bark and leathery
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; measuring approximately 2 to 4 inches in length, image 46
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Well-suited for a landscape focal point
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — white flowers 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) — lance-shaped leaves that are a glossy dark green; is an evergreen tree native to South America, image 54
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — providing welcome interest during a season when color can be scarce in the garden; prefers well-drained, acidic soil and
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