Drimys lanceolata

Mountain Pepper

Evergreen Shrub

"A true garden aristocrat, this refined evergreen shrub is a great specimen or formal hedge plant for mild climate gardens. The oval-shaped, deep green leaves are held along beautiful red young stems. Creamy yellow-green perfumed blossoms enhance the distinctive foliage. Leaves and berries may be used to add a spicy, peppery flavor to foods.

This distinctive evergreen shrub lends a refined elegance to the garden. Planted in mass as a foundation plant, the glossy foliage will provide a wonderful background to shorter flowering shrubs. Striking dark red stems and leaf petioles stand out especially when grouped with red or burgundy-leaved companions. Attractive as a single specimen shrub, it also takes well to pruning into a formal hedge."
—Monrovia Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Description

Size: 48 - 144 tall x 36 - 96 wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Bark or Stem, Edible, Fragrant

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Season: Spring

Fruit Description: Culinary Value

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Seaside / Salt Tolerant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low