Drimys angustifolia Plant Care

Drimys angustifolia (Drimys angustifolia) belongs to the Winteraceae family within the Drimys genus. Drimys angustifolia is native to the mountains of southern Brazil.

Drimys angustifolia displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Drimys angustifolia produces small white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Drimys angustifolia every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Drimys angustifolia thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Drimys angustifolia tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Drimys angustifolia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Drimys angustifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Drimys angustifolia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Drimys angustifolia is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Drimys angustifolia can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Drimys angustifolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Drimys angustifolia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Drimys angustifolia can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to winter's bark plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Drimys angustifolia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Drimys angustifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Drimys angustifolia is native to the mountains of southern Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Drimys angustifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.