BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to Chile in South America, Ugni molinae is an unusual, evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves which emit a spicy aroma when crushed. Drooping white or pale pink flowers appear on the branches in early summer which can be up to 1.5 - 2 cm in diameter. These flowers are followed by dark reddish-purple, edible, sweet fruit which can be made into a pleasent jam!

Features

• Common name: Chilean Guava or Chilean Cranberry
• Position: Warm in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somehwat hardy. Ugni molinae requires protection from hard frosts and shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: May - July
• Flower Colour: White or pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized branching shrub.
• Height: 2 m (6 ft).
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft).
• Notes: Ugni molinae is also known as Myrtus ugni and was first introduced to England in 1844. The fruit are said to have been a favorite of Queen Victoria.
• Supplied Size:7.5L containers (Bushy Plants)