chilean guava plant
The Chilean guava plant (Myrtus ugni), also known as New Zealand cranberry, is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic leaves, delicate pink-white flowers, and small, delicious berries. This hardy plant has become a favourite among New Zealand gardeners thanks to its year-round beauty and easy care. With compact growth and edible fruit, the Chilean guava is the perfect addition to gardens, mixed borders, and even containers. If you’re searching for a versatile, ornamental shrub that offers interest in every season, the Chilean guava plant is an excellent choice.
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.
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- 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
