Cistus Nursery
*RETAIL - Luma chequen - Vilches, Chile
*RETAIL - Luma chequen - Vilches, Chile
Another of the numerous and wonderful myrtoids of southern and central western Chile, this form, collected as a single clone on a 2002 excursion with Mike Remmick, comes from a densely pyramidal plant, about 15 ft in height, with lovely, bracketed rows of 1/4" narrow leaves, abundant white flowers followed by minty, black-blue fruit in fall, and bark that is a jigsaw puzzle of orange, cream, and brown. In captivity our plants have remained wonderfully formed, promising a great new addition in accommodating climates. Though found in rather swampy conditions, this creature is somewhat drought tolerant and even made a bit more frost hardy by a little summer stress. Shade tolerant, though a more compact, handsome plant in brighter light. Easily lifted to single or multi-trunked, small trees, or clipped as hedge. In areas subject to hard, early or late season frosts, provide some overhead protection such as eaves or evergreen trees. Mid USDA zone 8.
CHILEAN MYRTLE
Myrtaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
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Retail Return Policy
Retail Return Policy
Please choose your retail purchases thoughtfully as all plants are final sale.
Once plants leave our care we cannot know the conditions that might have affected the plant, stresses of handling, weather conditions or that playful kitten…
Providing you with healthy plant material is our mission and we trust you to provide the best research, handling, and garden environment to ensure success in your garden, whether in Portland, Oregon, or beyond.
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Planting Recommendations
Planting Recommendations
Under most conditions, planting directly into the garden is best. Keep in mind, that in our care, plants have been protected from intense sunlight and drying winds and would therefore require sheltered transition time in order to acclimate to such conditions in your garden.
All plants going into containers (rather than in the ground) should be potted immediately in well-drained potting mix and watered well to ensure the soil is fully moistened with no air pockets. Succulent plants abide by different rules (**see below).
Plants held for later planting are best stored in a cool greenhouse or a well-lit garage or basement, rather than in your house where conditions are likely too warm and dry.
Those plants needing time to acclimate can be set out in pots and provided some shade and shelter for the first week to allow for a successful transition.
**For cacti and other succulents, we recommend using a soil mix of less than 30% organic matter, preferably a 2-1 blend of cactus/succulent potting soil and pumice, perlite or lava rock. These plants are sensitive to prolonged heavy moisture, especially in cool/winter conditions. Keep this in mind when watering them for the first time. It is better to leave them dry in lower temperatures.
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