Candybox™ Chilean Guava (Ugni)
Shrub
- Colorful boxwood alternative for warmer climates.
- Self-fertile, no pollinator required to produce delicious berries!
- Evergreen, drought-tolerant, & overall easy to grow.
- Small & compact, great for low hedges or containers.
- Zones 7-9, sun to part sun, 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: Chilean guava
Zone: 7-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, berries for birds, edible garden, pollinator-friendly, container-friendly, fragrant, drought-tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, small spaces, pollinator gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs. Can tolerate some periods of drought once established.
Spacing: Minimum 2’ ft apart.
Fertilizing: No fertilizing necessary.
Winterizing: No special care needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Pruning is not recommended unless the plant is dormant, as to not risk cutting off future flowers or berries
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
