Maytenus phyllanthoides |
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Mangle Dulce |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.