Mayten—Maytenus boaria
Family Celastraceae (Staff tree family)
Plant identification
Maytenus boaria is a somewhat slow-growing evergreen tree. Leaves are narrow and light or medium green. Long branchlets hang down from branches, resembling a weeping willow. Trees produce inconspicuous flowers and fruit.
Optimum conditions for growth
Mayten trees do well in areas with full sun. Grow in well-drained soil and provide moderate to regular amounts of water. Provide deep water so that roots don’t form near the soil surface and invade planting beds.
Slender hanging stems
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Pests and disorders of Maytenus boaria
Invertebrates
- Aphids
- Borers
- Flatheaded appletree borer
- Pacific flatheaded borer
- Soft scales
- Black scale
- Chinese wax scale
- Nigra scale
Diseases
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Environmental disorders
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