mountain pepper

How to Grow and Care for mountain pepper

mountain pepper · Tasmannia lanceolata
Also known as: Australian pepper; pepper tree; Tasmanian pepper

Grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained, lime-free soils. Will tolerate clay soils. Successful in both sunny and shady positions but prefers semi-shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing mountain pepper

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained, lime-free soils. Will tolerate clay soils. Successful in both sunny and shady positions but prefers semi-shade

How to Water mountain pepper?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mountain pepper?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mountain pepper?

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What Soil Is Best for mountain pepper?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for mountain pepper?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize mountain pepper?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune mountain pepper?

Responds well to pruning; best done in spring

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How to Propagate mountain pepper?

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, as viability is short. Semi-ripe cuttings can be taken in summer

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How to Transplant mountain pepper?

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How to Care for mountain pepper in Winter?

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How to Plant mountain pepper?

Grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained, lime-free soils. Will tolerate clay soils. Successful in both sunny and shady positions but prefers semi-shade

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How to Repot mountain pepper?

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How to Harvest mountain pepper?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Can be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of mountain pepper

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Attributes of mountain pepper

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginAustralia and Tasmania

Scientific Classification

Species
Tasmannia lanceolata
Genus
Tasmannia
Family
Winteraceae
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