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.