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Elaeocarpaceae
Wineberry
Aristotelia chilensis
Also known as Wine raspberry, Japanese wineberry, Rubus phoenicolasius, Cornus chilensis
Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Edible Berries · Superberry · Maqui · Chilean · Antioxidant · Shrub · Temperate · Fruit · Medicinal · Elaeocarpaceae
Maqui or Chilean wineberry is a hardy shrub native to the cool temperate forests of Chile and Argentina, preferring partial shade and consistently moist, humus-rich soil. It tolerates mild frost once established and produces small dark berries rich in antioxidants that are enjoyed fresh or in juices. Prune lightly after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until moisture reaches the root zone, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 84 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Fruit
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Juan FernáNdez Is.
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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