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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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae

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Photos (78)

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Maturing to a height of approximately 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; or as part of a foundation planting
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — an elegant and versatile evergreen shrub; with its distinctive bark
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — providing year-round beauty and texture to the garden
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — dark green leaves and delicate white flowers in summer
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Originating from Chile and Argentina; tolerating some drought once established
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — commonly known as the Chilean myrtle; followed by purplish-black berries
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — shrub with pink and white blooms
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, image 39
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — or as part of a foundation planting
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