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ARISTOTELIA chilensis
Commonly known as Chilean wineberry, Maqui
A tenderish multi-stemmed evergreen shrub, with lustrous green leaves. Black berries on female plants. Suitable for maritime exposure
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EvergreenNear-opposite or alternate, glossy, dark green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces greenish white flowers, 5mm (¼in) across in axillary cymes in summer. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants so both sexes are required for the small purple fruit.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Partial shade
ARISTOTELIA chilensis
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originChile, Argentina -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £5.00
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