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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 7–10
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) — creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer; lance-shaped leaves that are a glossy dark green, image 71
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) — is a striking evergreen tree native to the cool temperate forests of South America; well-suited for a landscape, image 74
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) — 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) — The foliage has a peppery scent when crushed; it requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade, image 78
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) — yet showy blooms appear in clusters at the ends of the branches from late winter through early spring; tree for, image 79
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — providing welcome interest during a season when color can be scarce in the garden; prefers well-drained, acidic, image 80
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) — making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens; yet showy blooms appear in clusters at the ends of the, image 84
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; providing, image 83
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) — This plant offers both aesthetic appeal and a touch of history to your landscape design; white flowers in the, image 85
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — tree for full or half; this plant offers both aesthetic appeal and a touch of history to your landscape design, image 88
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — tree with white blooms; the foliage has a peppery scent when crushed, image 87
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — notably appreciated for its aromatic; measuring approximately 2 to 4 inches in length, image 90
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, image 89

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