black maire
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A slow-growing evergreen tree, to 20m high in its native environment but usually smaller in cultivation. It has rough, corky bark and dark green, wavy leaves to 30cm long that are narrow when young but broader when mature. Clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers are produced in the leaf axils in late spring, followed by green berries that slowly ripen to red
Scientific classification
- Species
- black maire (Nestegis cunninghamii)
- Genus
- Nestegis
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of black maire
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of black maire
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black maire care guide
- Deep infrequent watering, established tree withstands dry spells well
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep infrequent watering, established tree withstands dry spells well
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release broadleaf tree fertilizer once each early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingThrives in deep, rich, well-drained soil. A handsome specimen tree for warmer regions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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