Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni
Also known as: Chilean guava
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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Condiment, Coffee, Tea
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Hedge

Description

Fruit - eaten raw or cooked. It has a delicious, highly aromatic flavor reminiscent of wild strawberries. The fruits have a diameter of about 15 mm. The leaves can be used as tea, and the roasted seeds as a coffee substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 30/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		Provides a complementary pollinator attractor for improved fruit set and enhances biodiversity.
Amelanchier alnifolia
Serviceberry 		Offers edible berries and complements the habitat for beneficial insects, supporting overall health of the guild.
Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry dogwood 		Attracts pollinators and provides additional early spring harvests while enhancing soil health with its deep roots.
Amelanchier spicata
Low serviceberry 		Supports soil structure and moisture retention; also attracts pollinators and adds edible elements to the guild's harvest.
Symphoricarpos albus
Snowberry 		Provides ground cover and suppresses weeds, while also offering winter forage for wildlife.
Amelanchier bartramiana
Oblongfruit serviceberry 		Enhances habitat diversity and soil health; produces edible fruits that complement Ugni molinae's offerings.
Myrtus communis
Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle 		Creates a microclimate that can promote growth and provides medicinal properties along with aromatic foliage.
Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle 		Provides nectar for pollinators and creates a lush habitat while helping to stabilize soil.