Winter's Bark (Drimys winteri)

Family: Winteraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Drimys winteri is an evergreen Shrub growing to 7.5 m (24ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from January to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic pungent bark is powdered and used as a pepper substitute in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. — The aromatic pungent bark is powdered and used as a pepper substitute in Brazil, Chile and Argentina.; It is rich in vitamin C.

Habitat & North American Range

The dominant tree in moister lowland sites to Tierra Del Fuego. Boggy sites by streams etc in rich soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)