Pewter Pillar® Winter's Bark
Drimys winteri var. chiloense
SKU
04984
Dan Hinkley selected this Chilean evergreen shrub or small tree for its excellent, more refined form and handsome silvery white reverse to the foliage. Bold and glossy green leaves are clad to upright stems. Large clusters of white flowers provide a fantastic show in late winter. A distinctive specimen or informal hedge.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | DRY-miss WIN-ter-eye kye-loh-EN-see |
|---|---|
| Lore | The very first export from South America as an excellent source of ascorbic acid, considered to be the first cure for scurvy. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter, followed by small ornamental fruit. |
| Design Ideas | Plant on a gentle slope to show off the beautiful silvery undersides of the leaves as they flutter in the slightest breeze. A magnificent, refined shrub or small tree is stunning when featured along with shrubs and trees with deeper green foliage. Most attractive in its natural form, making it well suited as a specimen, massing on hillsides, or as an informal, unclipped screen or hedge. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Sweetspire (Itea); Boxwood (Buxus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); |
Prefers humus rich, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly as needed to shape after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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