Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tasmannia lanceolata Female Mountain Pepper, Cornish Pepper Leaf,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Evergreen native shrub or small tree with red stems and green lance-shaped leaves. Small white flowers during from in Summer followed by oval purple ornamental fruits. Fruit can be dried and used like pepper. Grows approx. 1-3m tall x 1-3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Edible Garden, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Park And Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Winteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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