pepper tree

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P. colorata is an evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with elliptic leaves to 6cm long, yellowish-green blotched with dull red and margined dark purple-red above, glaucous beneath; greenish-yellow cup-shaped flowers 1cm across open in spring, followed by small red, later black, berries

Scientific classification

Species: pepper tree (Pseudowintera colorata)
Genus: Pseudowintera
Family: Winteraceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of pepper tree

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New Zealand

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of pepper tree

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pepper tree care guide

Moderate watering, shelter roots from extreme dry heat
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Watering

Moderate watering, shelter roots from extreme dry heat

Fertilizing

Slow release shrub fertilizer applied single dose in spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering. Plants grown under glass may need trimming to restrict size.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in autumn or spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat

Growing

Grow in humus-rich, preferably neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Indoors or under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light or bright filtered light; water freely in the growing season and sparingly at all other times

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