The Chilean Guava was very popular in the 1800's in England, but only recently has begun to regain popularity and use as a fruiting and ornamental plant.

Evergreen bush forming a compact shrub of approximately 1.5 metres. This attractive fruiting plant has small glossy dark green leaves with the new growth tinged red. In summer the plant is smothered with fluffy white flowers followed by the fruit in February to March. Small tangy fruit with a beautiful aroma.

Cultural

Any well-drained moist soil. Frost hardy. This plant, unlike most other fruiting plants, grows and fruits well in partial shade. Prune after fruiting to a maintain bushy shape. For the first year the growth habit can be untidy - keep it well pruned and over the next couple of years it will form a compact shrub. Hardy to -2°C

Harvest

In March and April. Allow fruit to become lighter in colour before harvesting to ensure the best taste.

Pollination

Self-fertile.