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Luma apiculata

★ RHS AGMDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Luma
Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: arrayán, collimamol, luma, palo colorado

About this plant

L. apiculata is a large evergreen shrub, the older branches with a cinnamon- and cream-coloured bark. Leaves small, broadly ovate and aromatic; flowers to 2cm in width, white; berry purple

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalLow Maintenance

Planting Places

ConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years