Chilean guava, NZ cranberry, strawberry myrtle
Details
Upright abundantly branched evergreen shrub. 2-3cm glossy dark green leaves, flowers pinkish-white. Fruits dark purple then blue-black, juicy, fragrant, good flavour
Common name
Chilean guava, NZ cranberry, strawberry myrtle
Botanical name
Myrtus ugni / Ugni molinae
Family
Myrtaceae
Height (m)
1.7
Forest layer
shrub
Edible
Fruit / berries
Date
August 09, 2013
Wind tolerance
High
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Soil type
Well drained, Moist
Flowers
pink, white