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Luma, Tema, Chilean Myrtle, Palo Colorado 'Glanleam Gold'

Lumaapiculata

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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

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Foliage

Deciduous

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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