Villarica Strawberry Chilean Guava is a compact, upright evergreen shrub known for its slow growth and dense foliage. It features small, leathery, dark green leaves shaped elliptic to ovate. During summer, it produces bell-shaped, subtly fragrant creamy-white flowers, which develop into round, edible fruit ranging from reddish-purple to deep red.
Details
Botanical Name
Guava-Ugni molinae 'Villarica Strawberry'
Common Name
Villarica Strawberry Chilean Guava
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Dark Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Summer
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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