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Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)

Tasmannia lanceolata, Mountain Pepper, is a shrub native to Australia, prized for its aromatic leaves and peppery berries used in cuisine.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Regular but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Prefers cool to temperate climates.

Fertilizer

Infrequent feeding.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; benefits from some shade in hotter regions.

Water

Regular but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Prefers consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Prefers cool to temperate climates.

Hardy to moderate frosts once established. Avoid extreme heat.

Fertilizer

Infrequent feeding.

A light feed in spring is usually adequate; organic compost is beneficial.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

2 to 5 m

Spread

1 to 2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Austrodrimys lanceolata (Poir.) Doweld
Beyeria loranthoides Baill.
Drimys lanceolata (Poir.) Baill.
Tasmannia aromatica R.Br. ex DC.
Winterana lanceolata Poir.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCanellales
  • familyWinteraceae
  • genusTasmannia
  • speciesTasmannia lanceolata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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