Aristotelia serrata (wineberry, makomako) is a fast-growing New Zealand native deciduous tree or large shrub in the Elaeocarpaceae family, typically reaching 5–15 metres tall with a spreading, open canopy, known for its reddish stems, serrated leaves, and clusters of small flowers followed by dark purple-black berries that are highly attractive to birds, thriving in forest margins and disturbed sites in full sun to partial shade, with moderate tolerance of wind, frost, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
Aristotelia serrata 'wine berry'
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Botanical Name Aristotelia serrata Maori Name makomako Common Name wineberry Family Elaeocarpaceae Type Tree Origin New Zealand Mature Height 5–15m Mature Spread 6m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil well-drained soils. Flowering clusters of small flowers followed by dark purple-black berries Wind Tolerance moderate Frost Tolerance moderate
Drought Tolerance Prefers free-draining soils Growth Rate 1–2 metres per year in good conditions Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened
