{"product_id":"aabi-2nds-10","title":"10x Aristotelia Abigail Gordon - $1.99 each","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAristotelia × ‘Abigail Gordon’\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Wineberry hybrid)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wineberry, Makomako (hybrid)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaeocarpaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand (naturally occurring hybrid selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAristotelia × ‘Abigail Gordon’ is a robust and highly ornamental New Zealand native shrub, valued for its glossy foliage, shapely compact form, and exceptional toughness. Selected from naturally occurring wineberry hybrids, it combines good garden structure with alpine hardiness, making it a reliable performer in challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSeconds:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are seconds left over at end of batch they are mishapen and variable in size but still healthy plants that will come away once planted.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee pictures of example plants for sale and the patch of plants to get an idea of actual size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green leaves with occasional yellow highlights, providing subtle seasonal interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink flowers appear in mid-spring, followed by dark wine-coloured berries discreetly held within the foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, well-shaped shrub with a naturally tidy outline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers and fruit provide food for native insects and birds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact rounded shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained soils; adaptable to a wide range of soil types\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eVery frost hardy; suitable for alpine conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeature shrub in native and mixed plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShelter and structure in alpine or exposed gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMass planting for tough, low-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for lifestyle blocks and restoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning after flowering if required to maintain shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; minimal once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally not required; light spring feeding if desired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest- and disease-free\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAristotelia hybrids arise naturally from crosses between forest wineberry (\u003cem\u003eAristotelia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e) and the much tougher mountain wineberry. These hybrids combine ornamental appeal with outstanding resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wineberry hybrid that led to the well-known \u003cem\u003ePioneer Collection\u003c\/em\u003e was discovered near Lake Wakatipu. 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