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Looking for a unique fruiting shrub to add some edible delight and ornamental value to your garden? Discover our top-quality Chilean guava plant for sale—also known as Myrtus ugni or New Zealand Cranberry. This compact evergreen shrub not only delivers delicious, aromatic berries but also provides year-round lush foliage and attractive flowers. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, Myrtus ugni is easy to grow, thrives in a variety of conditions, and will reward you with both beauty and bounty.

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 Grow the Chilean Guava Plant?

Myrtus ugni is highly regarded among gardeners and food enthusiasts alike for several reasons. Its small, glossy leaves create a dense, tidy shrub while in late spring and early summer, delicate white-pink flowers attract bees and pollinators. By autumn, clusters of sweet, red berries are ready to harvest—enjoyed fresh, or in jams, desserts, and beverages. Thanks to its compact size, the Chilean guava plant is perfect for hedges, edible borders, containers, or even as an attractive specimen shrub.

If you’re searching for a hardy, low-maintenance fruiting plant that lends itself to both ornamental and culinary uses, finding a Chilean guava plant for sale is a true win for gardeners of all skill levels.

Growing Conditions and Care

Chilean guava thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Mulch around the base helps retain moisture and keeps the roots cool during summer. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, making it ideal for New Zealand’s variable climates. Pruning is minimal—just trim to shape after fruiting, and the occasional feed with well-rotted compost will keep your Myrtus ugni healthy and productive.

Gardeners appreciate that the Chilean guava plant is generally pest and disease-resistant, ensuring a stress-free growing experience.

Companion Shrubs and Hedging Alternatives

While you’re considering adding a Chilean guava plant to your garden, why not explore other distinctive shrubs? For classic evergreen structure, Myrtus communis and its striking cultivars such as Myrtus Glanleam Gold and Myrtus communis Variegata offer beautiful foliage and aromatic flowers. For a formal hedge, Buxus 'Supergreen' provides year-round greenery, while Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum) is a neat, native alternative.

If you’re looking for something bold and architectural, consider Echium pininana (Giant Tree Echium). For a pop of seasonal colour and pollinator support, Azalea Taunton Lace and the unique foliage of Pseudopanax Moas Toes are excellent additions.

Find the Best Chilean Guava Plant for Sale in New Zealand

Our nursery offers robust Myrtus ugni plants, carefully grown to ensure your success in the garden. Whether you’re starting a home orchard, adding to an edible landscape, or searching for a low-maintenance hedging plant, you’ll find the perfect Chilean guava plant for sale right here. Explore our range of companion shrubs and let your garden flourish with flavour, colour, and style. Happy gardening!


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