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UGNI
Commonly known as Chilean cranberry, Chilean guava
Resist the temptation and wait until these berries are dark red in mid- to late autumn for a unique taste treat.
Genus of 4 species of evergreen shrubs or trees found in forest and scrub in South America.
The species usually found is the Chilean guava, valued for its piquant, dark red berries, used commercially as strawberry flavouring.
The synonym myrtus ugni shows its similarity to myrtle.
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Evergreen - shrubs and trees with small, elliptic to oval, leathery leaves and solitary cup- or bowl-shaped flowers.
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Full sun - shelter from colds winds in frosty areas -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - produces edible berries. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - South America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Buy Varieties of UGNI
UGNI molinae >
Commonly known as: Chilean guava, Murtillo.
(Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
UGNI molinae 'Butterball' >
Commonly known as: Chilean cranberry, Chilean guava.
Buttery-yellow foliage with pinky-orange tips when young. Small pink flowers
UGNI molinae 'Flambeau' >
Commonly known as: Chilean guava, Murtillo.
Variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
