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Luma apiculata
Lovely evergreen small tree with cinnamon coloured bark which peels off exposing a beautiful cream-coloured inner surface. Small oval dark green leaves. White flowers in summer and early Autumn. These are followed by sweet red and black fruits. Lovely as a small speciemen tree or for hedging. Hardy, though avoid very dry sites.
Genus
Luma
Species
apiculata
Cultivar
Common name
Myrtle
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Avoid dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants