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Luma apiculata


Chilean Myrtle




Origin:  Introduced into cultivation through Veitch's Nursery near Exeter, Devon, England who enlisted the plant collector William Lobb (1809-1864) on one of his expeditions to Chile. Native to Chile, (Coquimbo, and Valdivia).
            Mike's Opinion

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A tree planted for its stunning cinnamon-coloured bark, but can be only grown by those in the most moderate of temperate climates, such as my home county, Cornwall, England.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Luma
Species
apiculata
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Synonyms
Myrtus apiculata
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)
15 - 25
Height
15 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
Landscape
Smooth, cinnamon-coloured bark and an open airy crown topped by small evergreen leaves.
Cultivation
Although tolerant of full sun it prefers a protected location out of the wind with some moisture and shade. Trees that grow in partial shade tend to have a richer coloured bark than those in full sun. Plant in groups for the full effect of the rich coloured bark.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Usually problem free.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, cinnamon-coloured bark, peeling in patches to reveal a white subsurface.
Flower Description
Flowers profusely.
Fruit Description
Small, edible black-coloured fruit.
Texture Description
A fine textured tree.
Propagation
By semi-hardwood cuttings.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Edible fruit.
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