Overview
Ugni is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Ugni, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ugni grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.
About
Ugni is a genus of evergreen shrubs or trees in the Myrtaceae family, known for their bushy habit and thick foliage. The small, oval, leathery leaves appear in pairs along the stems, while cup-shaped flowers emerge on new growth in spring and summer, eventually producing round, edible berries. These plants thrive in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and are hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage, city, and courtyard gardens, Ugni prefers sheltered positions and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ugni
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Ugni size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ugni
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ugni?
Ugni prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ugni need?
Ugni is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ugni hardy in the UK?
Ugni has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Ugni?
Semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
