UGNI molinae

Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo

(Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    glossy, dark-green leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Fruit
    Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Upright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across, sometimes tinged pink, are produced singly from the leaf axils, followed by aromatic berries 1cm (½in) across.
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  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Full sun
    shelter from cold winds in frosty areas.
  • Partial shade

UGNI molinae

 
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Became the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria. Attractive to insects. Exceptionally can grow to 3m (10ft)
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Chile, western Argentina. Introduced into England in 1844 by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Benefits from a winter mulch
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Ugni molinae - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1m (39in)
  

Buy Varieties of UGNI molinae

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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