Myrtus Luma, Chilean Myrtle, Arrayan, Luma Apiculata, fruiting plant

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Luma apiculata, also known as Chilean Myrtle, is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree that brings charm and usefulness to any garden. With its striking cinnamon-brown bark and glossy green leaves, it adds year-round beauty. Luma handles cool climate – it was perfectly happy in my cool Katoomba g.arden. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering, but won’t cope with waterlogging or long droughts.

In late spring and summer, the plant bursts into clusters of white, fragrant flowers that are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. These are followed by blueberry-sized fruits, which are edible, sweet, and traditionally enjoyed fresh or made into jams and liqueurs.

Beyond its fruit, Luma has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. The warm, spicy-scented leaves can be used as a flavouring herb (removed before serving), and in traditional medicine, the leaves were brewed to help with digestive upsets such as diarrhoea and dysentery.

Perfect for food forests, permaculture gardens, or as a feature tree in small gardens, Luma is both practical and ornamental. Its slow growth and graceful form also make it well-suited for pots, courtyards, and coastal gardens here in Port Stephens and across Australia.

Bring home a plant that’s as useful as it is beautiful — a true treasure for the organic or permaculture gardener.