About
Forms a bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. The nodding, bowl-shaped, white flowers are aromatic, and followed by aromatic, edible, dark red berries 1cm across.
About the genus
Ugni are densely leafy evergreen shrubs or trees. The small, oval, leathery leaves are arranged in pairs. The cup- or bowl-shaped flowers on young shoots are followed by edible, round berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toChile, Argentina
FragranceFlower, Fruit
Care notes
CultivationMay be grown outdoors in mild areas where it will tolerate a few degrees of frost if sheltered from cold drying winds. Otherwise grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free