Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow'

Also Known As

Red Glow Horopito
Red Glow Mountain Horopito
Red Glow New Zealand Pepper Tree
Red Glow Pepperwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow' plant details

Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: winteraceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another shrubby member of the Winteraceae from New Zealand. To 3-4' tall with succulent appearing leaves colored orangey-red and nearly pink new growth....ooh! Small white flowers produce bluish black berries, adding interest to the plant. Very good container or garden specimen. Full sun for best color and well-drained soils with reasonable summer moisture. Container plant only in the humid Southeast. Frost hardy to about 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8, though has come through 10 °F with protection.