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Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava)

Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle, Eugenia ugni, Myrtus ugni

Ugni molinae,Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle, Eugenia ugni, Myrtus ugni, Evergreen Shrubs, White flowers, Pink flowers, Red Fruits, drought tolerant flowers, Flowering  Shrub
Ugni molinae,Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle, Eugenia ugni, Myrtus ugni, Evergreen Shrubs, White flowers, Pink flowers, Red Fruits, drought tolerant flowers, Flowering  Shrub

Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava) is a lovely, bushy evergreen shrub of upright habit with four-season ornamental interest. In spring, exquisitely fragrant, bell-shaped, pale pink and white flowers hang in profusion. Slowly through the summer, they are followed by sweet and delicious dark red berries, 1/2 in. across (1 cm), which are fabulous eaten either raw or cooked. Equally handsome is the lush foliage of glossy and leathery dark green leaves, adorned with occasional seasonal flushes of red-purple. A favorite of Queen Victoria, who tried her best to promote it in the 19th century. As the scent of Chilean Guava is intoxicating, grow this terrific plant where you can enjoy its wonderful fragrance and pick its sweet fruits!

  • Grows up to 3-6 ft. tall and wide (90-180 cm).
  • Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Great as a specimen plant, shrub borders, foundation plantings, Mediterranean gardens, or containers.
  • Virtually disease-free and pest free.
  • Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with bottom heat.
  • Native to Chile, Argentina.

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 10
Heat Zones 9 - 10
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Myrtaceae
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 6'
(90cm - 180cm)
Spread 3' - 6'
(90cm - 180cm)
Spacing 36" - 72"
(90cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 10
Heat Zones 9 - 10
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Myrtaceae
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 6'
(90cm - 180cm)
Spread 3' - 6'
(90cm - 180cm)
Spacing 36" - 72"
(90cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?

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