Tasmannia lanceolata ‘Native Pepper’
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian provenance.
Compact shrub 0.5 to 2.5 metres. (up to 5.0 m.in bush). Young stems crimson. Flowers in spring. Leaves, bark and berries are aromatic and peppery.Full sun to part shade. Moderately drought tolerant. Very frost and snow hardy. Most soils.
Edibles: Leaves and berries have a spicy flavour. Use fresh or dried. Can be pickled or frozen.
Feature Codes: EF(G)HJKcNPQ
Seeds per gram: 260
Description
| Origin |
Tas, NSW, Vic. |
| Form: |
Medium to tall shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
Typically about 2m but can be up to 4m. |
| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Shrubberies, screen, hedge, pepper berries. |
| Soil type: |
Best in heavy moist soils but will grow in |
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other types. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade. |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Requires some summer water |
| Flowering time: |
November- January (depends on altitude) |
| Pruning: |
Not required but responds very well. |
| Features: |
Culinary uses for leaf and berry. |
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Very little attacks the plants so they usually |
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look very neat & tidy. |
