Aristotelia chilensis Macqui (Elaeocarpaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Aristotelia chilensis
Macqui
Evergreen shrub
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The Aristotelia chilensis plant species is found in S. America - Chile, Argentina. It is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Macqui. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. macqui. Cornus chilensis

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Latin Name:  Aristotelia chilensis
Common Name:  Macqui
Family:  Elaeocarpaceae
Author:  (Mol.)Stuntz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  A weedy shrub of cleared forests and waste ground, growing in damp humus rich soils on lower mountain hillsides by rivers between latitudes 31 and 40° south[139].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a slightly acid, moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds[200]. Plants are fairly tolerant of maritime exposure[K]. This species is only hardy in the milder and moister areas of Britain[182] and even there can be cut back in severe winters[K]. If the plants are cut back by winter frosts, they normally put up a crowd of vigorous shoots in the spring and these will need thinning[219]. The fruits are freely produced in S.W. England[11]. There is a very good plant at Rosehill near Falmouth[59]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[59]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[182].

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