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Ungi molinae
Chilean Guava, NZ Cranberry, Strawberry Myrtle
Origin: Native to Chile and adjacent regions of southern Argentina.
| Genus |
| Ungi |
| Species |
| molinae |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Eugenia ugni Hook. & Arn., Myrtus molinae Barnéoud ex Gay, Myrtus ugni Molina |
| Height |
| 30 - 300 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| Cultivation |
| Grow best in a sheltered position in a well drained and loamy soil. It is quite tolerant of salt laden air, clay or sandy soils and grows well in sunny or semi-sunny situations. |
| Shape |
| Rounded form when mature. |
| Habitat |
| The Valdivian temperate rainforests. |
| Leaf Description |
| Small, opposite, oval, leathery, 1–2 cm long and 1-1.5 cm broad, entire, glossy dark green, with a spicy scent if crushed. Also has bronze and white tinges. Edges are slightly rolled under. The leaves are opposite, oval. |
| Flower Description |
| White flowers resemble little bottlebrushes; they appear in late spring and early summer. |
| Fruit Description |
| Purple-red pleasant tasting fruit. |
| Texture Description |
| The fruit is delicious and can be eaten straight off the bush or used in juices, jams and jellies. Allow fruit to lighten in colour before picking. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
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