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MAYTENUS boaria
Commonly known as Maiten
Fine-toothed shiny leaves similar to Phillyrea latifolia. Tiny green flowers on this unusual and rare plant
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Good to know
Syn. M. chilensis. Slow grower. Could achieve maximum size in ideal conditions. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Chile. -
Evergreenleaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Tubular
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Height and Spread
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Spread
10m (33ft) -
Tall ShrubOr small tree. Variable habit, pendent or upright branches. Flowers in small clusters, male and female on same plant. Males have yellow anthers. Requires long, hot summer to produce orange-red capsules which open to release red seeds.
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Tree
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Provide midday shade. -
Broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
10m (33ft)
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Maytenus - Growing Guide