Magellanic pepper tree

Drimys magellanica

Winteraceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Drimys magellanica is an evergreen ornamental shrub that prefers part shade and medium water conditions. It thrives in USDA zones 5–8, reaching a height of 1–2 meters. The plant produces white flowers in spring and prefers loamy, peaty soil. It is not fragrant but attracts pollinators.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty, Sandy

Height

2–4 m

Spread

1.5–3 m

Zones

8–10

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Prefers part shade.
Water: Requires medium watering.
Soil: Thrives in loamy and peaty soil types.
USDA Zones: Suitable for zones 5–8.
Height: Grows to 1–2 meters tall.
Evergreen: Yes, it retains its leaves year-round.

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