- Botanical name: Pseudowintera colorata 'Red Leopard'
- Common name: New zealand pepper tree
- Family: Winteraceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Golden
Green
Purple
Variegation
- Key features:
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
New Zealand pepper tree, Pseudowintera colorata, is an attractive, medium-sized evergreen shrub, bearing cream-white leaves which are splashed with pink and red when young. These are complemented in spring by star-shaped, yellow flowers. Native to the south island of New Zealand, it’s ideal for a sunny, sheltered site and may need protection in winter.
Pseudowintera colorata ‘Red Leopard’ has yellow-green leaves with splotches of dark, wine pink. Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Protect from cold winter winds and severe frost – it may suffer leaf damage or die back if too exposed. Mulch annually with composted bark or leaf mould. It requires little or no pruning, however cut back in spring if necessary.
How to grow Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy, half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
A
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S
Do Plant in September |
O
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N
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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A
Plant does flower in April |
M
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Plant does not flower in September |
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N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' and wildlife
Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' poisonous?
Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
