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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.

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    Plant Details
    • 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
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    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 - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    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 - Free c&p
    £6.50
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