Aristotelia chilensis - 100-125 CM C3

Description
The Macqui (Aristotelia chilensis) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant whose purple fruits have a sweet flavour. Its decorative flowers appear in April. The medium green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Macqui reaches a height of approx. 5 m and grows up to 4 m wide.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Macqui are medium green, lanceolate.

Growth
Shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Aristotelia chilensis forms white flowers from April.

Fruit
Aristotelia chilensis produces purple fruits with a sweet flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, consumption