Luma apiculata

Luma apiculata

 - (Chilean myrtle)

Primarily grown in the south-west of the UK but plenty hardy enough for central southern counties. A gorgeous small evergreen tree or shrub, with petite green leaves that emerge purple-brown flushed. Multitudes of white flowers in summer are followed by edible sweet black fruits. The cinnamon-coloured trunk peels with age to reveal the stunning creamy-white underbark.

Price: £63.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Shrub (H4 -10°C to -5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

July - September

Height x Spread:

150 x 90 cm

Available to Order:

N/A

Recommend Sales:

N/A

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

(Chilean myrtle)

Narrative Description:

Primarily grown in the south-west of the UK but plenty hardy enough for central southern counties. A gorgeous small evergreen tree or shrub, with petite green leaves that emerge purple-brown flushed. Multitudes of white flowers in summer are followed by edible sweet black fruits. The cinnamon-coloured trunk peels with age to reveal the stunning creamy-white underbark.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for the back of borders.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the CatalogueRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Shrub (H4 -10°C to -5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

150 x 90 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

White

Foliage Colour:

Green

Brown/Bronze

Flowering Time:

July - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

MYRTACEAE

Genus:

Luma

Species:

apiculata

Alternative Names:

(Chilean myrtle)

Category:

Shrub

Recommended Pot Sizes:

9cm

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Not Recommended

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:35/2640/2645/2650/26
Qty:25144

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.65)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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