temu
Also known as: arrayán; collimamol; luma; palo colorado
L. apiculata is a large evergreen shrub, the older branches with a cinnamon- and cream-coloured bark. Leaves small, broadly ovate and aromatic; flowers to 2cm in width, white; berry purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- temu (Luma apiculata)
- Genus
- Luma
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of temu
Distribution map
Chile, Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of temu
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temu care guide
- Deep periodic irrigation, well drained soil avoids standing water risk
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep periodic irrigation, well drained soil avoids standing water risk
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed once each spring before new bud sprouting
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but should be treated with caution in gardens where honey fungus is known to occur
Pests
Generally pest-free
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