Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'
W: 20'

planting zones

8a-11

Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick' plant details

Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: winteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South America's attempt at the Madrone... Stately, small tree, to 20 ft or so and often multi-trunked, with smooth bark, glossy evergreen leaves with very blue undersides, and clusters of white flowers in late winter to early spring. Full sun to part shade. These, a selection from Vilches, Chile by Michael Remmick, needs summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.