Tasmannia lanceolata

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Tasmannia lanceolata, commonly known as the Mountain Pepper plant, is a shrub renowned for its pepper tasting leaves and berries which are often dried and used as a spice. Small cream or white flowers appear in summer and are followed by black, berries which attract birds as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Tasmannia lanceolata makes an interesting addition to shrub gardens and in a smaller garden it is commonly used as a feature or specimen plant.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Tasmannia lanceolata, Mountain Pepper, Mountain Pepper Plant, Tasmanian Pepper Plant, Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain Pepper, Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper Korres, Tasmanian lanceolata, Drimys lanceolata

Tasmannia lanceolata Details

Tasmannia lanceolata, commonly known as the Mountain Pepper plant, is a shrub renowned for its pepper tasting leaves and berries which are often dried and used as a spice. The aromatic leaves are green with a distinctly pale under-surface and held on red stems. Small cream or white flowers appear in summer and are followed by black, berries which attract birds. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when grown on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. Tasmannia lanceolata makes an interesting addition to shrub gardens and in a smaller garden it is commonly used as a feature or specimen plant.