Ugni molinae Ugnmol Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle 140mm
Ugni molinae Ugnmol Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ugni molinae Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen shrub with a dense habit. Attractive glossy dark-green leaves and fluffy cream flowers in Spring are followed by aromatic edible red berries. Grows approx. 2m tall x 2m wide. Great to use for hedging or in a container.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Playgrounds, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate