Luma apiculata
TEMU
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Eugenia apiculata, Eugenia luma, Myrceugenia apiculata, Myrtus apiculata

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Luma apiculata
TEMU
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn

Leaves: aromatic

Bark & Stems: white & brown peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, topiary, formal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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