Botanical Name: Maytenus boaria
Common Name: Mayten tree
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape rounded, dome-like tree with fine textured foliage and long pendulous branches – resembles weeping willow
Height 30-40'
Spread 30-40'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil requires a well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy, zones 8, 9, 14-21
 
Morphology:
Leaves elliptical to lanceolate, to 1-1/2" long, finely serrate, alternate on stem, sometimes whorled
Flowers small greenish flowers in axillary clusters
Fruit small 2-valved capsule with red seeds
 
Propagation:
seed, cuttings for named varieties
 
Usage:
lawn tree, moderate size shade tree, patio tree, good in raised areas, or against large walls
 
Landscape Care:
Watering deep water regularly for best results – shallow watering causes heavy surface rotting
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time
Pruning remove suckers/low branches for single trunk effect
Pests/Diseases soil fungus can cause root rot in poorly drained areas
Special Conditions/Other tolerates oak root fungus
 
Origin: Chile
Family: Celastraceae

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