Chilean Guava
Ugni molinae
EdibleZones 7–9shrub
Ugni molinae, commonly known as Chilean guava berry, or strawberry myrtle, is a shrub native to Chile and adjacent regions of southern Argentina. The local Spanish name is murta, and the Mapuche Native American name is "uñi". It is in the same botanical family as the guava, in Myrtaceae.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–9
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
foodfruit
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
cuttinglayeringmoderate
When: Semi-ripe cuttings summer
Evergreen with sweet, strawberry-scented berries; a sheltered spot in the UK.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.