Drimys lanceolata 'Red Spice'
An upright, evergreen shrub to 4m tall with leathery, dark green, aromatic leaves up to 8cm long held on deep red shoots. Small, fragrant, creamy-white spring flowers borne in clusters are followed on female plants by black, rounded fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Black | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Winteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Tasmannia is a genus of around 50 species of woody, evergreen shrubs or trees originating from Malesia and eastern Australia. It was previously included in Drimys
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained, lime-free soils. Successful in both sunny and shady positions but prefers semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8 (evergreens)
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot
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