Mayten Tree
Maytenus boaria
Also listed as Boaria molinae, Celastrus boaria
Also known as Mayten, Chilean Mayten, Maiten Tree
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An evergreen tree with delicate, feathery foliage and graceful, weeping branches that create an airy, elegant appearance. It produces small greenish-white flowers in spring followed by tiny red fruits that mature to black. Cal-IPC directly rates Maytenus boaria as Watch for invasiveness.
Why grow it
Mayten tree offers a fine-textured, weeping silhouette that distinguishes it from coarser-foliaged evergreens in mild-climate landscapes. Its small stature and graceful branching make it suitable for sites where larger shade trees would overwhelm the space. The seasonal fruit display and spring flowers provide modest ornamental interest without the maintenance demands of more aggressive bloomers.
Watch out for
In areas with warm winters, seedlings may establish in surrounding plantings or disturbed ground, requiring periodic monitoring. The plant prefers well-draining soil and can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites, making soil amendment advisable before planting. Young trees benefit from staking in windy locations until branch structure becomes established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Celastraceae
Native Range
Chile, Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
An evergreen tree with delicate, feathery foliage and graceful, weeping branches that create an airy, elegant appearance. It produces small greenish-white flowers in spring followed by tiny red fruits that mature to black. Cal-IPC directly rates Maytenus boaria as Watch for invasiveness.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mayten Tree grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Mayten tree offers a fine-textured, weeping silhouette that distinguishes it from coarser-foliaged evergreens in mild-climate landscapes. Its small stature and graceful branching make it suitable for sites where larger shade trees would overwhelm the space. The seasonal fruit display and spring flowers provide modest ornamental interest without the maintenance demands of more aggressive bloomers.
Watch out for
In areas with warm winters, seedlings may establish in surrounding plantings or disturbed ground, requiring periodic monitoring. The plant prefers well-draining soil and can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites, making soil amendment advisable before planting. Young trees benefit from staking in windy locations until branch structure becomes established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Celastraceae
Native Range
Chile, Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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