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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
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Evergreen - dark-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
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Cream -
Height - 6m (20ft) or more -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, bushy shrub or multi-stemmed tree. Produces spherical red berries which ripen to black.
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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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade - light, dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Berries - These 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 - none. -
Place of origin - Chile. -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - compact, axillary racemes of 4-10, 1cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - in more sheltered site
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage - strongly aromatic.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
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Amomyrtus luma - Care Guide
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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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