AMOMYRTUS luma
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AMOMYRTUS luma
Commonly known as Luma, Myrtle, Ugni
formerly Myrtus lechleriana - copper coloured young leaves and abundant clusters of creamy-yellow flowers in MAY which often cause the branches to sag. Edible berries
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 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 lechleriana, Myrtus luma of gardens. Berries are edible. Thrives in coastal areas with warm summers. Attracts insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile. -
EvergreenDark-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
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Cream
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RacemesCompact, axillary racemes of 4-10, 1cm (½in) across
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Coastal / windsweptIn more sheltered site
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) or more -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub or multi-stemmed tree. Produces spherical red berries which ripen to black.
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliageStrongly aromatic.
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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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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade. -
Broadly columnar
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Mature Size6m (20ft) or more
4m (13ft)
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