Amomyrtus luma

Amomyrtus luma, commonly known as luma or Chilean myrtle, is an attractive evergreen tree native to the temperate forests of central and southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. It naturally grows in moist forest, often close to streams, and develops aromatic foliage, smooth reddish-brown bark and small fragrant white flowers. These are followed by edible berries that ripen from red to deep purple-black and are traditionally known as cauchaos. In its native habitat, old specimens can develop into substantial trees, while cultivated plants are generally much smaller.

• Common name: Luma, Chilean myrtle
• Hardiness: approximately -5 °C; best suited to mild climates and sheltered positions.
• Maximum height: up to 25 m in its native habitat; more commonly around 4–8 m in cultivation.
• Flowers / fruit: Yes – fragrant white flowers followed by edible red berries that mature to dark purple-black.
• Type: Tree · Broadleaf · Evergreen
• Soil: prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loamy soil. It tolerates a fairly broad pH range but should not be planted in persistently waterlogged soil.

Picture of berries by Lin linao – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=531834