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
  • Evergreen
    Near-opposite or alternate, glossy, dark green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Produces 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.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ARISTOTELIA chilensis

 
Available again from APRIL 2025 - When fresh stock arrives
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Chile, Argentina
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 6
    Suitable 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
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5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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