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