Ugni molinae
CHILEAN GUAVA, STRAWBERRY MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Ugni molinae
CHILEAN GUAVA, STRAWBERRY MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink & white

Flowering Time: late spring

Ornamental Fruit: red

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, informal hedge, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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