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pepper tree 'Red Leopard'

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An evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with elliptic leaves to 6cm long, yellowish-green heavily blotched and spotted with dark, brownish red. Greenish-yellow cup-shaped flowers 1cm across open in spring, followed by small red, later black, berries

Scientific classification

Species: pepper tree 'Red Leopard' (Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Leopard')
Genus: Pseudowintera
Family: Winteraceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 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 'Red Leopard'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of pepper tree 'Red Leopard'

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pepper tree 'Red Leopard' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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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