Description
Drimys winterii – Winter’s Bark
1. Botanical Description:
- Scientific Name: Drimys winterii
- Common Name: Winter’s Bark
- Family: Winteraceae
- Native Region: Native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina.
2. Plant Characteristics:
- Size: Drimys winterii is a medium to large evergreen shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of 2 to 5m.
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with a leathery texture.
- Flowers: Clusters of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in spring.
3. Garden Growing Conditions:
- Sun Exposure: Prefers partial to full sun.
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining, rich, and slightly acidic soil is ideal. It can tolerate a range of soil types.
- Moisture: Requires consistent moisture but can tolerate occasional dry spells once established.
Plants supplied are in 5cm pots and average 1 to 2 years in age.
