Winter's bark
Also known as: Winter cinnamon
A spreading evergreen large shrub or tree with glossy oblong leaves glaucous beneath, and terminal clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Winter's bark (Drimys winteri)
- Genus
- Drimys
- Family
- Winteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Winter's bark
Distribution map
Chile, Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Winter's bark
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Winter's bark care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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