chequén

Also known as: arrayán blanco

M. chequen is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with small, aromatic, dark green leaves. Cup-shaped white flowers 1.5cm across are produced in ones or threes in late summer and early autumn, followed by black berries

Scientific classification

Species: chequén (Luma chequen)
Genus: Luma
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of chequén

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Culture

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Quick identification of chequén

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chequén care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little 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.