Amomyrtus luma (Luma, Chilean Guava)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Amomyrtus |
| Species | luma |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-10a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
| Height | 4-6 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed sown in containers. |
| Cultivation | Grown best in well drained, consistently moist soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Naturally found in wet grasslands and forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth grey bark that is sometimes patchy. |
| Leaf Description | The oval leaves are dark green and grow 2-5 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers have 5 white petals and grow 4-10 cm across. |
Photographs
Amomyrtus luma, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Amomyrtus luma, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Amomyrtus luma, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Amomyrtus luma, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Amomyrtus luma, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Amomyrtus luma, bark. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.