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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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LUMA
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Tall Shrub - or small tree.
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their aromatic leaves and flowers, and, for L. apiculata, peeling bark. Can be used for hedging and look attractive in small groups. -
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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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus- rich.
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -
Luma / Myrtle - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LUMA
LUMA apiculata >
Commonly known as: Chilean myrtle, Orange-bark myrtle.
scented white flowers and cinnamon-brown peeling bark
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
