Wineberry

Scientific Name: Aristotelia serrata

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-25'
W: 10'-18'

planting zones

8b-10b

Wineberry plant details

Wineberry is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wineberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: elaeocarpaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wineberry

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large plumes of pink-to-wine colored flowers cover this erect, 12-15' tree in spring, followed (on female plants, ours are unsexed) by dark-red edible fruits "a handsome tree at all times" (Metcalf) for background or specimen. S/M