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Pewter Pillar® Winter's Bark
Drimys winteri var. chiloense
Pronunciation: DRY-miss WIN-ter-eye kye-loh-EN-see
SKU #04984
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter, followed by small ornamental fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Sweetspire (Itea); Boxwood (Buxus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Described as more tight and columnar in form than the species, this selection hails from the southern part of the Andes mountains in South America. Tree of the year at 2010 Farwest Show. |
| Lore | The very first export from South America as an excellent source of ascorbic acid, considered to be the first cure for scurvy. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter, followed by small ornamental fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Sweetspire (Itea); Boxwood (Buxus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | Described as more tight and columnar in form than the species, this selection hails from the southern part of the Andes mountains in South America. Tree of the year at 2010 Farwest Show. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The very first export from South America as an excellent source of ascorbic acid, considered to be the first cure for scurvy. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.