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Chilean Myrtle

Luma Apiculata

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Overview

Luma apiculata, commonly known as the Chilean myrtle, is an evergreen shrub reaching heights of 10-15 ft with a similar spread. It boasts aromatic, glossy, dark green leaves and delicate white flowers in summer, followed by purplish-black berries. Its striking, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds year-round interest. Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, tolerating some drought once established.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Shrub

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — These blooms are not only visually pleasing, but also attract a variety of pollinating insects; pink and white flowers in the

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — suitable for small to medium-sized gardens.<br><br>The foliage of the Luma is dense and aromatic; is an excellent choice for

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — purple-black berries appear

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Following the floral display

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — purple-black berries appear; this plant boasts a stunning multi-stemmed habit

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Following the floral display; its striking, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds year-round interest

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Myrtaceae

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Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — These blooms are not only visually pleasing, but also attract a variety of pollinating insects; pink and white flowers in the

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — suitable for small to medium-sized gardens.<br><br>The foliage of the Luma is dense and aromatic; is an excellent choice for

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — purple-black berries appear

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Following the floral display

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — purple-black berries appear; this plant boasts a stunning multi-stemmed habit

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Following the floral display; its striking, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds year-round interest

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — shrub for full

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Moderate drought tolerance once established; it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — and occasional pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — commonly known as the Chilean myrtle

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — is an evergreen shrub reaching heights of 10-15 ft with a similar spread

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Its striking, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds year-round interest

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Luma apiculata requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — creating an enchanting contrast against the dark foliage

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; cinnamon-colored bark exfoliating gracefully to reveal a

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — the Chilean Myrtle offers a compact yet airy presence

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for the landscape; shrub for full

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — creating an enchanting contrast against the dark foliage; making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for the landscape

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Luma apiculata can be utilized as a specimen plant

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — this plant boasts a stunning multi-stemmed habit; the Chilean Myrtle offers a compact yet airy presence

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — dark green leaves and delicate white flowers in summer; creating an enchanting contrast against the dark foliage

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — honey-scented flowers emerges, image 50

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for the landscape

Photographs by 11 contributors

John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Pincheira-Ulbrich J, CC BY 4.0 · source
Penarc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Robertín ( Lin linao ), CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Lin linao, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
MarcelaPazF, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Daniela Colleoni Villagrán, CC BY 4.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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