Chilean Guava | Ugni Molinae

Native to South America, Chilean guava is a low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and remarkably aromatic berries. The small red fruit ripens in autumn when all the other berries have long stopped producing. It carries a concentrated strawberry-like flavour often described as candy-sweet. Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves, this plant also works beautifully as an edible ornamental in mild climates, offering year-round interest and fragrance. USDA Zone 8–10 (may tolerate Zone 7 with protection)