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LUMA apiculata
Commonly known as Chilean myrtle, Orange-bark myrtle
Scented white flowers and cinnamon-brown peeling bark
(UK Delivery Only)
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
Plant Details
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn. Myrtus luma, Myrtus apiculata. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Chile, Argentina. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic, glossy, dark-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubUpright bushy shrub or small tree. 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) are produced singly or in few-flowered clusters followed by edible purple berries.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
15m (49ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Luma / Myrtle - Growing Guide
