Plants > Shrubs

chequén

Luma chequen

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Luma
Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: arrayán blanco

About this plant

M. chequen is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with small, aromatic, dark green leaves. Cup-shaped white flowers 1.5cm across are produced in ones or threes in late summer and early autumn, followed by black berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerLow MaintenanceCottage Informal

Planting Places

BordersConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years