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Luma apiculata

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

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.

Garden Style

Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Trees