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

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Luma (LOO-ma)
Species: apiculata (uh-pik-yoo-LAY-ta)
Cultivar: Glanleam Gold

Synonym:Eugenia apiculata

Synonym:Myrtus apiculata

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting