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Looking to add a unique, easy-care fruiting shrub to your garden? Buy Chilean guava plant (Myrtus ugni), also known as New Zealand Cranberry, for a burst of flavour and beauty right outside your door. This versatile evergreen forms a compact mound with glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and delicious berries. Whether you want to create edible borders or fill containers, Myrtus ugni thrives across much of New Zealand's climate, rewarding you with both ornamental appeal and homegrown harvests.

Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava)

Chilean Guava, New Zealand Cranberry, Ugni Berry

Myrtus ugni, commonly known as the NZ Cranberry or Chilean Guava, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage, pretty flowers, and colourful berries. It bears small, glossy, dark green leaves held densely on short stems. The real appeal of this plant is the masses of small, white flowers borne from summer through autumn, which result in red berries as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Myrtus ugni is commonly used as a hedge, incorporated into a mixed planting, grown in a container, featured in a cottage garden, or added to an edible garden.

A Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava) plant with small green leaves and red berries.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.50 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer, Autumn
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava)?

Myrtus ugni, commonly called Chilean Guava or New Zealand Cranberry, is prized for its aromatic foliage and charming white-pink flowers that appear in summer. These blooms transform into small berries, prized for their unique taste—a blend of strawberry, pineapple, and spice. The berries ripen in late summer and autumn, providing fresh snacking options and a fun opportunity for jam-making.

This evergreen shrub typically grows 1–1.5 metres tall, making it perfect for hedging, mixed shrub borders, or pots. It adapts well to coastal conditions and tolerates mild frosts, making it a reliable choice for Kiwi gardens. Plus, its attractive form adds year-round structure and lushness, pairing easily with companion plants like Abutilon Yellow or Corokia Yellow Wonder.

Growing Chilean Guava in New Zealand

When you buy Chilean guava plant, you’re investing in a shrub that’s easy to care for. Plant Myrtus ugni in well-drained soil with plenty of compost; it prefers a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Water regularly over the warmer months to ensure plentiful fruit, and provide occasional feeding with an organic fertiliser.

Pruning is minimal—just trim to shape after fruiting. The shrub’s compact size means it’s an ideal candidate for raised beds or pathways, where its aromatic leaves can be enjoyed up close. Consider pairing with other Myrtus varieties, like Myrtus communis, Myrtus Glanleam Gold, or Myrtus communis Variegata for diverse textures and foliage.

Uses for Chilean Guava: From Garden to Kitchen

Chilean Guava is both beautiful and functional. The edible berries are perfect for snacking, baking, and preserving—they’re fantastic in jams, desserts, or scattered over salads. The dense foliage creates a privacy screen, and the shrub attracts pollinators, benefiting the broader garden.

For a vibrant shrub border, combine Myrtus ugni with flowering options like Rhododendron Gills Crimson or distinctive foliage like Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum). Mixing in tough groundcovers or trailing plants, such as Lantana montevidensis Purple (Creeping Lantana), creates an engaging, low-maintenance landscape.

Order Your Chilean Guava Plant Today

Ready to experience the joy of harvesting unique berries and enjoying evergreen structure in your garden? Buy Chilean guava plant and discover why Myrtus ugni is a favourite with New Zealand gardeners. Our nursery offers healthy, well-rooted Chilean Guava plants delivered direct to your door. Enhance your space with this productive and ornamental shrub—order now and start your edible garden journey.


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