Maytenus boaria

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Mayten Tree

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The Mayten tree is a slow growing tree that grows to 40 ft. tall. It has weeping branches and dark green leaves. This tree can sucker in lawns and requires good drainage. It is drought tolerant. Capable of naturalizing.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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