Maytenus boaria
Care, watering, light and tips for Maytenus boaria on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Celastraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Maytenus boaria
The Mayten (Maytenus boaria) is a native tree from Chile and Argentina, featuring an elegant habit and bright green evergreen foliage. Its dense, pyramidal canopy makes it an excellent shade tree or ornamental specimen for parks and large gardens. It is valued for its hardiness and adaptability to various climates, making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscaping.
Native range
Chile and Argentina
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and adapts to a wide range of soils, though it thrives best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and it is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot, and it does not require frequent pruning, only for shaping or sanitary purposes.
How to save a dying Maytenus boaria
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or pale leaves, premature leaf drop, wilted or dry young shoots.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If dry, water deeply. If overwatered, reduce and improve aeration.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, suffocating its roots. Also prolonged drought, especially in young specimens.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if acted upon quickly. It's a hardy tree, but water stress (too much or too little) is critical.