Aristotelia serrata
(Makomako, Wineberry)
Aristotelia serrata
(Makomako, Wineberry)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Tree |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 5 m |
| Mature Width: | 4 m |
| Site Condition: | Loamy Soil |
| Sun: | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Drainage: | Moist, Wet |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Attractive to birds, insects and bees. Colorful perennial. Rongoa. Low Flammability. Flower colour: Pink. Foliage colour: Green. Fruit colour: Deep Red. Native. Suitable restoration species. |
Aristotelia serrata, commonly called Makomako or Wineberry, is a fast-growing, small deciduous tree. Attractive rose-coloured flowers in spring. Deep red to black berries in summer are highly sought after by native birds. Good shade tree in sheltered areas. Frost-tender when young, however hardy once mature.
It has serrated, green leaves which may develop a purple hue, and typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Wineberry is commonly used as a smaller specimen tree, trimmed into a hedge, or used for screening and shelter.
Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate cool climates and moderate frost once established, as well as most soil conditions but only short periods of dry.
Habitat: Lowland to montane forests. Often forming dense thickets following disturbance.
Flowering: Spring [September - December]
Fruiting: Summer [November - February]
FoodSource for: Birds(F,S,N,O), Bees, Insects, Lizards
My Lists: Pioneer Species
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS | FS | N | N | N | N |
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
