Overview
Ugni candollei is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Ugni, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ugni candollei 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 candollei is a bushy cultivar of the Ugni genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs or trees known for their thick foliage. This cultivar features small, oval, leathery leaves arranged in pairs along the stems. It produces cup-shaped flowers on new growth, which develop into round, edible berries. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, Ugni candollei thrives in well-drained, moist soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for sheltered positions and can be used in cottage gardens, patios, and city courtyards.
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 candollei 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 candollei
- 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 candollei?
Ugni candollei prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ugni candollei need?
Ugni candollei 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 candollei hardy in the UK?
Ugni candollei 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 candollei?
Semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
