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Luma apiculata

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Luma (LOO-ma)
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Species
apiculata (uh-pik-yoo-LAY-ta)
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Synonym
Eugenia apiculata
Myrtus apiculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

Issaquah, Washington

Marysville, Washington

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00264167
| March 2016 | neutral

Quite an erect/straight tree growing almost column-like in gardens that i have seen it. They have one in nymans (south east uk) against a...Read More

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