Amomyrtus meli
luma blanca
An evergreen tree or erect shrub reaching about 4m (13ft) in cultivation (20m or 65ft in the wild), with smooth, whitish or light reddish-brown bark. It has stiff, leathery, dark green ovate leaves that are strongly aromatic. Bears cream-coloured flowers profusely in late summer.
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Amomyrtus are evergreen shrubs or small trees with aromatic leaves and small, fragrant, bowl-shaped, five-petalled flowers in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, consistently moist but well drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Protect from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by sowing pre-soaked seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with gentle bottom heat in late summer.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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