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.

  • Evergreen
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Produces edible berries.
    Place of origin
    South America.

Buy Varieties of UGNI

UGNI candollei

UGNI candollei

Chilean guava, Pink Chilean guava

(syn. Myrtus candollei). White bell-shaped flowers followed by edible fruit.

 
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UGNI molinae

UGNI molinae

Chilean guava, Murtillo

(Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits

 
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UGNI molinae 'Butterball'

UGNI molinae 'Butterball'

Chilean guava, Murtillo

buttery-yellow foliage with pinky-orange tips when young. Small pink flowers

 
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UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'

UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'

Chilean guava, Murtillo

variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present

 
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UGNI molinae 'KaPow'

UGNI molinae 'KaPow'

Chilean guava, Murtillo

pale pink scented flowers followed by edible fruit in autumn, slightly larger than that of U. molinae.

 
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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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