Nestegis cunninghamii
black maire
A slow-growing evergreen tree, to 20m high in its native environment but usually smaller in cultivation. It has rough, corky bark and dark green, wavy leaves to 30cm long that are narrow when young but broader when mature. Clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers are produced in the leaf axils in late spring, followed by green berries that slowly ripen to red
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in deep, rich, well-drained soil. A handsome specimen tree for warmer regions
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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