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Chilean Guava

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Original price $24.99 - Original price $26.99
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$24.99
$24.99 - $26.99
Current price $24.99
SKU J370

Myrtus ugni molinae

The attractive and hard-to-find Chilean Guava, aka Strawberry Myrtle, bears red, 1 cm (or just under 1/2 inch) oval fruit with an absolutely delicious sweet/tart flavor and aroma,  reminiscent of tropical strawberries. This rare beauty has much to recommend it - small, shiny evergreen leaves of deep green hue, darling little dangling white bell-shaped blossoms in late spring, and the tasty red fruits that garland the bush in fall. Leaves can be a tea substitute. Native to Chile and Argentina, where it is known as Ugni by the indigenous Mapuche peoples, and became a favorite of Queen Victoria when introduced into Great Britain in 1844. Also grown in a limited way in New Zealand, where it is commonly known as New Zealand cranberry.

Strawberry Myrtle loves warm climates and is reliably drought-tolerant once established. Trim the bush to a size you like (since it tends to be rather rangy) and consider planting several to make an unusual hedge. Usually begins fruiting in year 2-3 with an average of 2 pounds of fruit, and another 2 pounds per year of growth ongoing. Plant in well-drained, compost-rich soil in a sunny location or grow as a potted house or greenhouse plant. 

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 8

Mature Height: 6'-9' 

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: August

Pollination: Self Fertile

Read our Subtropicals Growing Guide

Size: 1 Gallon Pot

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  • What are the pros and cons of Chilean Guava vs Strawberry Chilean Guava? One Green World says the Strawberry cultivar is hardier by half a zone. Also how badly do they require water in th PNW's summers?

    Growning these in the PNW is a matter of sunlight. They are hardy outdoors and are not that water hungry, but NEED full sun or they will suffer. They do not do well indoors.

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Tracie F.
Good start!

Plant looks healthy and in good shape! I can’t wait to watch it grow!

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Vicki R.

Very well packed and nice plant but not labled and leaves look small for a guava

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carmalee n.
Waiting to see if they Make it

Plants arrived well packaged and soil was moist. The leaves on both plants are dried and crunchy. Repotted 1 and other one placed in ground