Drimys lanceolata Mountain pepper (Winteraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Drimys lanceolata
Mountain pepper
Evergreen shrub
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The Drimys lanceolata plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. It is a member of the Winteraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain pepper. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. aromatica. (R.Br.)Muell. non Murray. Tasmannia aromatica. Winteriana lanceolata.

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Latin Name:  Drimys lanceolata
Common Name:  Mountain pepper
Family:  Winteraceae
Author:  (Poir.)Baill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Moist places in mountain forests and also in alpine zones to 1500 metres[152].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light lime-free soil in semi-shade[200]. Prefers a fertile moist but well-drained soil[188]. A fairly hardy species, surviving very cold winters in various parts of the country so long as it is in a suitable position[120]. It tolerates temperatures down to about -15°c[184], but plants are liable to be damaged in cold winters. This species is hardier than D. winteri according to one report[120] whilst another says that it is less hardy than D. winteri[200]. All parts of the plant are very aromatic and pungent[182, 184]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Plants are usually dioecious though monoecious and hermaphrodite forms are known. Male and female plants must usually be grown if seed is required.

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