Tasmannia lanceolata

Mountain Pepper

Upright shrub with smooth reddish stems.

Additional information

• FamilyWinteraceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size1.5-4 m x 1-2.5 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesAromatic, shiny thin dark green lance-shaped leaves 4-12 cm x 3-12 mm, paler below, midrib and veins prominent, clustered at ends of branches. Peppery flavour.
• Flower colourCreamy
• Flowering timeSeptember to November
• FlowersMale and female flowers on separate plants. Clusters of 3-8 flowers. Male flowers lack petals. Glossy black round furrowed fruit.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soils on slopes and in gullies of wet tall open forest or rainforest. Frost and snow tolerant. Semi shade to dappled shade.
• Garden useDense screening plant, responds well to pruning. Shy to flower at lower altitudes. Leaves and fruit used in the bush foods industry to provide pepper.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
• Aboriginal Use Food - leaves and fruit

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