LUMA apiculata 'Glanleam Gold'
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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
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn. Myrtus luma. Less vigorous than the species. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic, glossy leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubWith cinnamon and cream coloured peeling bark. Upright, bushy shrub. 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across are produced singly or in few-flowered clusters. Purple berries.
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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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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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