Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) in a black nursery pot with plant tag, white background
Mountain Pepper plants with red stems in 140mm pots showing the size delivered
Mountain Pepper's glossy green leaves on crimson-red stems
Dense Mountain Pepper foliage with red new growth
Mature Mountain Pepper shrub with red stems in a mulched garden bed

Tasmannia lanceolata Mountain Pepper (Small 140mm pot)

$18.00

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper is a handsome native bush food shrub with glossy, deep green leaves on striking crimson-red stems. The leaves are wonderfully peppery and can be dried and ground for cooking, and creamy flowers appear in spring. It comes from cool mountain forests, so it's very frost hardy and right at home in Canberra, especially in a sheltered spot with morning sun or dappled shade.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-4m high x 1.5-2.5m wide in gardens
  • Foliage: Glossy dark green, aromatic leaves on red stems
  • Flowers: Small creamy-white flowers in spring
  • Fruit: Peppery dark berries on female plants when a male plant is nearby
  • Growth habit: Dense, upright shrub; slow to moderate growth
  • Position: Part shade or morning sun, sheltered from hot afternoon sun
  • Climate: Very frost hardy; dislikes long dry spells
  • Water needs: Moderate; keep the soil moist and well mulched
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. Mulch with ANL Eucy Mulch, kept clear of the stem, to keep the roots cool and moist through summer. In pots, use a native potting mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring. A seaweed tonic at planting helps it settle in. Go easy on manures and general fertilisers.
  • Maintenance: Low; responds well to pruning
  • Ideal for: Bush food gardens, shady screens and hedges, native gardens

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper is a handsome native bush food shrub with glossy, deep green leaves on striking crimson-red stems. The leaves are wonderfully peppery and can be dried and ground for cooking, and creamy flowers appear in spring. It comes from cool mountain forests, so it's very frost hardy and right at home in Canberra, especially in a sheltered spot with morning sun or dappled shade.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-4m high x 1.5-2.5m wide in gardens
  • Foliage: Glossy dark green, aromatic leaves on red stems
  • Flowers: Small creamy-white flowers in spring
  • Fruit: Peppery dark berries on female plants when a male plant is nearby
  • Growth habit: Dense, upright shrub; slow to moderate growth
  • Position: Part shade or morning sun, sheltered from hot afternoon sun
  • Climate: Very frost hardy; dislikes long dry spells
  • Water needs: Moderate; keep the soil moist and well mulched
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. Mulch with ANL Eucy Mulch, kept clear of the stem, to keep the roots cool and moist through summer. In pots, use a native potting mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring. A seaweed tonic at planting helps it settle in. Go easy on manures and general fertilisers.
  • Maintenance: Low; responds well to pruning
  • Ideal for: Bush food gardens, shady screens and hedges, native gardens