Chilean Guava. An upright shrub or tree with glossy dark green leaves. Fragrant, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring, followed by dark red berries in autumn. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ugni molinae
An upright shrub or tree with glossy dark green leaves. Fragrant, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring, followed by dark red berries in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Ugni |
|---|---|
| Species | molinae |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chilean Guava |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
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