Mundi Plantarum

Luma apiculata 'Nana'

Vernacular name: 
Myrthe du Chili
Famille: 
Myrtaceae

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Les jardins du florilège

Small dwarf shrub, with evergreen foliage, creamy white flowers and black purple fruits from which jams are made. Height of 60cm.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • White
  • Cream

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Size

20 to 50cm
0 to 50cm

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen
  • Flower
  • Fruit
  • Miniature

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Other uses

  • Food - Fruit

Garden use

  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Cold greenhouse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION