Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

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

Low

 

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

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.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.