Maytenus comprises approximately 200 species of trees and shrubs that are native to the Americas. However, only a few species are resilient enough to thrive in most regions of the British Isles. These plants bear small flowers that can be star-shaped or tubular, appearing either individually or in groups, often leading to the development of vibrant fruits.

Maytenus

Maytenus berberoides

Maytenus boaria is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters, though in the UK, it typically grows as a small tree or large shrub, ranging from 3 to 10 meters. It features an oval canopy with slender, pendulous branches. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, measuring around 5 centimeters in length, exhibiting a glossy mid-green surface and a lighter shade underneath. In spring, the plant produces numerous small, greenish-white flowers that are often overlooked, which are located in the leaf axils and emit a pleasant fragrance. These flowers may give way to small, red, fleshy fruits containing two seeds.

Maytenus boaria

Maytenus boaria 'Green Showers'

Maytenus boaria 'Worplesdon Fastigiate'

Maytenus boaria 'Worplesdon Narrow'

Maytenus canariensis

Maytenus chubutensis

Maytenus disticha (Hook. f.) Urb.

Maytenus diversifolia 'Heart No Ki'PBR

Maytenus magellanica

Maytenus umbellata

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