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Aristotelia serrata
Also known as Wineberry. It can be classified as a deciduous shrub or small tree and can grow to 9m. Its serrated leaves are broad and greenish in colour but can have flushes of pink and grow between 5–12cm in size. Flowers are of rosy pink and very pretty. The tree produces edible berries 6–9mm long. Male and female flowers arise on separate plants (dioecious), so both sexes are required for the production of berries. Māori children used to feast on the berries, which were also squeezed and strained to make a sweet drink. It is also said the early European settlers used the fruits to make jam and jelly, and wine. The plants would also make good chook forage plants if you have the space.
The plants can also be used medicinally – an infusion from the bark was used to treat burns and rheumatism. Sam The Trap Man (if you don’t know him already you really should follow him on social media, you’ll learn so much about our ecosystems and the uses of our native plants), says that Makomako leaves can be picked, blanched in hot water, cooled, then the liquid from the leaves squeezed out over the burn. He says he has used Makomako many times and it heals burns really well.
PB3 certified organic plant approx 70cm tall
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
