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(Aristotelia serrata)
Wineberry (Aristotelia serrata)
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-02-29T16:11:07-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Aristotelia serrata, commonly known as Wineberry or Makomako, is a small, fast-growing deciduous tree or large shrub native to the forest margins, stream banks, and scrublands of New Zealand. It typically reaches up to 10 meters in height with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. The bark is pale brown and smooth, and the plant is known for its striking appearance when in bloom. The flowers are numerous, arranged in much-branched clusters, initially almost colorless, then transitioning through shades of pink, red, and dark red, creating a vibrant display in spring. Following flowering, the plant produces berries that mature from red to dark red to almost black, ripening in summer and providing food for birds.
Wineberry is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its colorful flowers and attractive berries. It is used in cultivation for urban planting, border planting, and as a specimen tree or shrub in gardens. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring full sun and medium amounts of water, and it adapts to a range of soil drainage conditions. While it is not known for major disease problems, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. Wineberry is not typically invasive when grown outside its native range, but gardeners should always monitor and manage their plants to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Wineberry is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its colorful flowers and attractive berries. It is used in cultivation for urban planting, border planting, and as a specimen tree or shrub in gardens. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring full sun and medium amounts of water, and it adapts to a range of soil drainage conditions. While it is not known for major disease problems, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. Wineberry is not typically invasive when grown outside its native range, but gardeners should always monitor and manage their plants to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 15-25 feet
- Width: 6-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Cream, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Forest margins, stream banks, and scrublands in New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Makomako, Mako
Scientific Names: , Aristotelia serrata, Aristotelia racemosa, Dicera serrata, Friesia racemosa, Triphalia rubicunda,
GBIF Accepted Name: Aristotelia serrata (J.R. & G.Forst.) W.R.B.Oliv.