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    UGNI
    UGNI
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Produces edible berries.
    • Place of origin
      South America.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
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    varieties
    UGNI molinae
    (Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    UGNI molinae 'KaPow'
    Chilean guava, Murtillo
    Pale pink scented flowers followed by edible fruit in autumn, slightly larger than that of U. molinae.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    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™.
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    £8.50
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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    £6.50
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