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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

Further Reading....

Amomyrtus luma - Care Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £15.00 each, 3+ £12.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Evergreen - dark-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
Cream
Height - 6m (20ft) or more
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - upright, bushy shrub or multi-stemmed tree. Produces spherical red berries which ripen to black.
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.
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
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - in more sheltered site
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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 -
Scented foliage - strongly aromatic.
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -