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    MAYTENUS
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    MAYTENUS

    Genus of about 225 species of evergreen, dioecious trees and shrubs from forest in North and South America and tropical Africa.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Requires long, hot summers for production of flowers and fruits.
    • Place of origin
      North America, South America, tropical Africa.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
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    Varieties
    MAYTENUS boaria
    Maiten
    Fine-toothed shiny leaves similar to Phillyrea latifolia. Tiny green flowers on this unusual and rare plant
     
    2 Litre
    £25.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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