Luma apiculata
Luma
Description
Luma apiculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Grows fast to 6-8 ft. tall and equally wide. Old plants develop beautiful bark, the color of cinnamon. Dense foliage of closely set dark green, oval to roundish, 1/2-1 in. long leaves. Flowers white to pinkish, a little more than 1/2 in. across, with four petals and a large brush of stamens in the center.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Patio
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.