Plant Details

Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni

Chilean guava

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full 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