Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold' (v)
temu 'Glanleam Gold'
An evergreen shrub to 3m, with attractively peeling, cinnamon-coloured bark and neat, cream-margined elliptic leaves, tinged pink when young. Small white flowers in late summer and autumn
Synonyms
Myrtus 'Glenleam Gold'Myrtus luma 'Variegata'
see moreMyrtus 'Glanleam Gold'
Myrtus luma 'Glanleam Gold'
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Cream Orange | Cream Green Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Cream Orange | White | Cream Green Pink | |
| Autumn | Brown Cream Orange | White | Cream Green Pink | Purple |
| Winter | Brown Cream Orange | Cream Green Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but should be treated with caution in gardens where honey fungus is known to occur
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