Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava)
Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava) white flower hanging down from a thin brown woody stem
Botanical names: Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni
Common names: Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle, Murta, Murtilla
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Chile, Southern Argentina
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Eugenia
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingUgni molinae is also very much an ornamental plant with it's very pretty pale pink flowers in summer, and red berries in the autumn. When the berries are ripe, they give off a mouthwatering sweet aroma.
Similar plants: Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava)
- Myrtus communis (True Myrtle)
- Pseudanamomis umbellulifera (Monos plum)
- Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Rose Myrtle)
- Blepharocalyx salicifolius (Murta)
- Eugenia brasiliensis (Grumichama)
- Eugenia calycina (Savannah Cherry)
- Eugenia confusa (Red Berry Stopper)
- Eugenia foetida (Spanish Stopper)
- Eugenia involucrata (Cherry of the Rio Grande)
- Eugenia luschnathiana (Pitomba)
Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava) red fruit growing on a branch surrounded by dark green foliage.
Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava) with pale pink rounded flowers hanging below waxy green leaves.
Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava) with tiny white flowers nestled among thick, dark green oval leaves.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ugni_molinae.htm