(1/3) Cutting grown plants baring pepper berries early in their pots
(2/3) For cool climates, Mountain Pepper is a fabulous native spice.
(3/3) Stirking red stems on young Mountain Pepper plants.
Mountain Pepper- Female
Tasmannia lanceolata$29.00
Specifications of Mountain Pepper- Female
Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 3 Plants (Male and Female)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes, Yes (Often below -2)
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June
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Customer Tips & Reviews Mountain Pepper- Female
Mountain Pepper
Started with 5 seedlings, grow well in my planted "rainforest", have lost most of original plants to drought, need moisture, but have regenerated in a thick re-growth by self seeding, under rainfall only conditions. medium shrub- Mornington Peninsula
PADDINGTON, NSW
Leaves are very spicy, great for cooking. Growing rather vertically at the moment. Brilliant red stems contrast with the dark green leaves. tolerates full sun to full shade (though it prefers full sun, and mines growing in the sun). Also tolerates both...
