Drimys — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Drimys recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Drimys brasiliensis
Drimys brasiliensis
Family: Winteraceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. A slow-growing plant, it barely reaches a height of 1.5 metres after 2 years from seed.
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Drimys lanceolata
Drimys lanceolata
Family: Winteraceae
Cultivation
Requires a light lime-free soil in semi-shade. Prefers a fertile moist but well-drained soil. A fairly hardy species, surviving very cold winters in various parts of the country so long as it is in a suitable position.
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Drimys winteri
Drimys winteri
Family: Winteraceae
Cultivation
Drimys winteri is a plant of the temperate and subtropical zones, it is also found at higher elevations up to 3,000 metres in the tropics. When dormant, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c. Requires a light lime-free soil in semi-shade.
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