Drimys winteri var. chilensis
A large, upright evergreen shrub or tree with long leathery dark green leaves. The undersides are a striking silvery pale blue underneath. Both bark and leaves are aromatic and from spring to early summer, fragrant creamy white flowers 2.5cm across are produced
Synonyms
Drimys winteri 'Latifolia'Drimys winteri Latifolia Group
see moreDrimys winteri var. latifolia
Drimys latifolia
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Winteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Drimys are evergreen trees and shrubs with attractive, aromatic, leathery leaves and terminal clusters of small, star-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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