About
An upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with small, aromatic, dark green leaves. Cup-shaped white flowers 1.5cm across are produced in ones or threes in late summer and early autumn, followed by black berries.
About the genus
Luma are evergreen shrubs or small trees, some with attractive bark, with simple, entire, aromatic leaves and 4- or 5-petalled, bowl-shaped white flowers, followed by fleshy fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens
Native toChile
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but should be treated with caution in gardens where honey fungus is known to occur