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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

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Collecting

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