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Drimys andina

Also Known As

  • Drimys winteri andiana
  • Drimys winteri var. andina
  • Winters Bark

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Drimys andina plant details

Drimys andina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drimys andina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: winteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drimys andina

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hardier form of winters bark comes from Chile. The broad deep green leaves are evergreen. The clusters of white appear in spring. We don’t know hardiness but would recommend as a California to Seattle plant.

Gardening facts about Drimys andina plant

How to Grow Drimys andina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Tasmannia lanceolata, Mountain Pepper, Tasmanian Mountain Pepper, Winter's Bark

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Drimys lanceolata foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Mountain Pepper, Winter's Bark

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Drimys winteri [cl 1], Wintera aromatica, Winter's-Bark

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 15'-25'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Drimys chilensis, Winter's Bark

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 10'-25'

Width: 8'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Drimys winteri var. chilensis flower by Joshua McCullough
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aka Chilean Winter Bark

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 10'-25'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Drimys winteri var. chilensis - silver-leaved clone flower, foliage by Leonora (Ellie) Enking
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