How to Grow and Care for Drimys

Drimys thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and requires partial shade for optimal growth. Special care points include ensuring consistent moisture without waterlogging and providing protection from strong, cold winds. Overall, maintaining proper soil conditions and shielding the plant from harsh weather elements are crucial for its health.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Drimys

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	4.5-6
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Types of Drimys

Winter's bark

Winter's bark (Drimys winteri) is a popular ornamental tree that is grown for its evergreen leaves, elegant white flowers, and its narrow crown which allows it to slot into small spaces in the garden. In Chile, this tree is planted in valleys to help prevent flooding. The tree's red wood has an attractive grain and is used to make musical instruments and furniture.

Mountain pepper

Originally described by French botanist Jean Louis Marie Poiret, it gained its current name in 1969 by A.C. Smith. It had been known for many years as Drimys lanceolata.

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