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Ugni molinae (Chilean guava)
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1 hour care
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per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ugni molinae
Other names
Chilean guava, Strawberry myrtle, Eugenia ugni, Myrtus ugni
Genus
Ugni Ugni
Species
U. molinae - U. molinae is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and, in late spring, fragrant, nodding, bowl-shaped, white flowers followed by spherical, edible, dark red fruit.
Ugni molinae is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Fruit and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ugni molinae (Chilean guava) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In mild areas, grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs shelter from cold, drying winds. Suitable for wall-training.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Ugni molinae
Other names
Chilean guava, Strawberry myrtle, Eugenia ugni, Myrtus ugni
Genus
Ugni Ugni
Species
U. molinae - U. molinae is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and, in late spring, fragrant, nodding, bowl-shaped, white flowers followed by spherical, edible, dark red fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Fruit and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Upright, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ugni molinae (Chilean guava) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In mild areas, grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs shelter from cold, drying winds. Suitable for wall-training.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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