Drimys winteri [Leonard Coates Nursery form]

Also Known As

Winter's Bark

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'-18'

planting zones

8a-10b

Drimys winteri [Leonard Coates Nursery form] plant details

Drimys winteri [Leonard Coates Nursery form] is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drimys winteri [Leonard Coates Nursery form]

Plant type: tree
Plant family: winteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drimys winteri [Leonard Coates Nursery form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South America's attempt at the Madrone, this is a particularly weeping form. Stately, small tree, to 20' or so, often multi-trunked, with smooth bark, evergreen leaves with blue undersides, and clusters of white flowers in late winter to early spring. Full sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.