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Maytenus phyllanthoides

Mangle Dulce

Plant photo of: Maytenus phyllanthoides
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A mounding evergreen shrub grow slowly to 3' x 4'. Leaves are leathery and light green. Green nonshowy flowers apper in spring and lead to red fruits. Good in containers. Accepts full sun to part shade. Quite salt tolerant. Native to the southern U.S. and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.