Luma apiculata

Native to the central Andes mountains in South America, Luma apiculata is a striking large, evergreen shrub with attractive bark and pretty white flowers in late summer. The leaves are dark, glossy green and peeling, deep red and white-grey bark develops on established plants giving year round interest!

Luma apiculata is best planted in a warm position in sun or light shade, with plenty of  shelter from cold winter winds.

• Position: Warm in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Most fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Not hardy. Luma apiculata requires a warm, sheltered position, protected from cold winter winds and protection from hard frost. If grown in a container, this plant can be successfully over wintered in a glasshouse or conservatory.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Luma apiculata grows to be a medium sized or eventually large branching shrub.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft)  / or up to 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft) after 10 years
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)  / or up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years

• Notes: This plant is also known as Myrtus luma or Myrtus apiculatus. Unless you have a very warm garden, Luma apiculata usually grows best in southern areas of the U.K., in particularly Devon and Cornwall.

• Important: Please be aware that Luma apiculata can be a fickle and difficult plant in the winter or if planted in a poor position. As such, it is not covered by our normal guarantee.