UGNI molinae 'Butterball'

Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo

Buttery-yellow foliage with pinky-orange tips when young. Small pink flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    glossy leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • 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
    Slow-growing, dense, upright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across from the leaf axils followed by aromatic, edible berries
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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 'Butterball'

 
£16.50 each 
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Flowers and delicious fruit as the species. Attractive to insects
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • 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 Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • 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)
  

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