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LUMA apiculata
Commonly known as Chilean myrtle, Orange-bark myrtle
Scented white flowers and cinnamon-brown peeling bark
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - broadly elliptic, glossy, dark-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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White -
Height - 10-15m (33-49ft) -
Spread - 10-15m (33-49ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Tall Shrub - upright 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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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Luma / Myrtle - Growing Guide
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10-15m (33-49ft)
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Buy Varieties of LUMA apiculata
LUMA apiculata 'Glanleam Gold' >
Commonly known as: Chilean myrtle, Orange-bark myrtle.
Conspicuous creamy yellow margin to the leaves which are tinged pink in the winter
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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