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Aristotelia serrata
Deciduous tree
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The Aristotelia serrata plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. racemosa. Dicera serrata.

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Latin Name:  Aristotelia serrata
Family:  Elaeocarpaceae
Author:  (Forst.&Forst.f.)W.R.B.Oliver
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  7.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Forest and scrub from lowland to montane areas in North, South and Stewart Islands[44, 173].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers a slightly acid, moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds[200]. Plants grow best in light shade[219]. Plants are only hardy in the milder and moister areas of Britain[1, 11], growing well in light woodland[166]. If cut back in severe winters they will often resprout from the sturdier branches[219]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. In its native New Zealand, this is one of the first plants to colonize areas of cleared woodland or waste ground[219]. Plants do not really require pruning[219]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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