Variegated Myrtle

A colourful evergreen to brighten up your garden in Winter. Also known as Myrtus luma Glanleam Gold, this striking small evergreen tree or large shrub of dense growth. The bright green leaves are edged with creamy-yellow and tinged with pink when young. Slightly fragrant, white flowers appear from midsummer to autumn and are followed by red berries ripening to purple. Luma apiculata Glanleam Gold needs a mild climate to thrive and it grows well near the coast if sheltered from cold winds.

Site: Tolerates salt in a sheltered spot
Soil: Well drained, moist soils, tolerates clay
Position: Full sun
Season of Interest: White flowers in Summer/Autumn, evergreen foliage, purple berries in Winter
Hardiness: Hardy to - 5°C Protect young plants from extreme cold
Height: 10ft (3m) Spread: 5ft+ (1.5m+)