Drimys consists of evergreen trees and shrubs characterized by their aromatic, leathery foliage and terminal clusters of small, star-like blooms.

Drimys

Drimys andina is a compact, evergreen shrub characterized by its elongated, oval leaves that have a leathery texture. In summer, it produces terminal clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that are creamy white in color.

Drimys andina

Drimys brasiliensis

Drimys dipetala

Drimys granadensis

Drimys granadensis var. grandiflora

Drimys granadensis var. mexicana

Drimys granatensis

Drimys latifolia 'Lanarth'

Drimys piperita

Drimys winteri is a broad, evergreen shrub or tree characterized by its glossy, oblong leaves that have a glaucous underside. In early summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers at the tips of its branches.

Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri 'Fastigiata'

Drimys winteri 'Glauca'

Drimys winteri var. chilensis is a robust evergreen shrub or tree characterized by its elongated, leathery dark green foliage. The leaves feature a notable silvery pale blue hue on their undersides. Both the bark and leaves release a pleasant aroma, and from spring through early summer, the plant produces fragrant creamy white flowers that measure approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.

Drimys winteri var. chilensis

Drimys winteri var. winteri

Pseudowintera consists of evergreen shrubs characterized by their leathery, elliptical or oblong foliage, which appears glaucous on the underside. The plants produce small clusters of greenish-yellow flowers in the leaf axils, which are succeeded by fleshy black fruits.

Pseudowintera

Pseudowintera axillaris

Pseudowintera colorata is an evergreen shrub that reaches heights of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are elliptical, measuring up to 6 centimeters in length, displaying a yellowish-green base with dull red splotches and dark purple-red edges on the upper surface, while the underside has a glaucous appearance. In spring, it produces greenish-yellow, cup-shaped flowers that are about 1 centimeter wide, which are succeeded by small berries that start red and turn black as they mature.

Pseudowintera colorata

Pseudowintera colorata 'Elliot's form'

Pseudowintera colorata 'Marjorie Congreve' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1 meter. It features dark red stems and leathery foliage, with new leaves emerging in a golden yellow hue accented by a pink tint, while mature leaves display a pale green color. Each leaf is edged with a distinct red margin. In late spring, the plant produces clusters of cup-shaped flowers that are greenish-yellow, which are succeeded by small red berries that eventually turn black as they ripen.

Pseudowintera colorata 'Marjorie Congreve'

Pseudowintera colorata 'Moulin Rouge'

Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Glow'

This evergreen shrub reaches a height of up to 1 meter, featuring elliptic leaves that can grow to 6 centimeters in length. The foliage displays a yellowish-green base, marked by prominent dark brownish-red blotches and spots. In spring, greenish-yellow cup-shaped flowers, measuring about 1 centimeter in diameter, emerge, eventually giving way to small berries that start red and mature to black.

Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Leopard'

Tasmannia comprises approximately 50 species of woody, evergreen shrubs and trees that are native to Malesia and eastern Australia. This genus was formerly classified within Drimys.

Tasmannia

Tasmannia lanceolata is a robust, evergreen shrub that can grow to heights of 4 meters or more, featuring an upright growth habit. Its foliage consists of dark green leaves that are lighter on the underside and exhibit a copper hue when young. The young stems and twigs display a reddish-purple coloration. Both the bark and leaves emit a strong cinnamon aroma. This dioecious plant produces fragrant flowers in the spring, arranged in clusters at the sides and tips. The blooms are greenish-yellow with slender, twisting petals that encircle yellow anthers in the male flowers. The resulting fruit is a glossy, round black berry.

Tasmannia lanceolata

Tasmannia lanceolata 'Inverewe Prolific' (f)

Tasmannia lanceolata 'Mount Wellington'

Tasmannia lanceolata 'Red Spice' is a vertical, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 4 meters. It features glossy, dark green leaves that are leathery and can grow up to 8 centimeters long, emerging from deep red stems. In spring, small, sweet-scented creamy-white flowers appear in clusters, and female specimens produce rounded black fruits afterward.

Tasmannia lanceolata 'Red Spice'

Tasmannia lanceolata 'Suzette' is a robust evergreen shrub that grows upright, reaching heights of up to 4 meters. Its foliage features green leaves adorned with creamy yellow variegation. The new growth showcases reddish-purple stems and twigs. Both the bark and leaves emit a pronounced cinnamon aroma. As a dioecious species, Tasmannia features separate male and female plants; 'Suzette' is a male cultivar that produces small, fragrant white flowers with yellow anthers during the spring season.

Winteraceae