species 6,084 observations

Maiten Tree

Maytenus boaria

Field notes

Maytenus boaria, commonly known as Maitén, is an evergreen tree in the family Celastraceae. It is native to southern South America (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and southern Brazil). In Chile, it occurs approximately from 30 to 50°S. It can reach dimensions up to 20 m (66 ft) high and 80 cm (31 in) diameter, with a straight trunk.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

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Trees

From USDA PLANTS.