{"product_id":"chilean-guava","title":"Chilean Guava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrtus ugni molinae\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attractive and hard-to-find Chilean Guava, aka Strawberry Myrtle, bears red, 1 cm (or just under 1\/2 inch) oval fruit with an absolutely delicious sweet\/tart flavor and aroma,  reminiscent of tropical strawberries. This rare beauty has much to recommend it - small, shiny evergreen leaves of deep green hue, darling little dangling white bell-shaped blossoms in late spring, and the tasty red fruits that garland the bush in fall. \u003cspan\u003eLeaves can be a tea substitute. Native to Chile and Argentina, where it is known as Ugni by the indigenous Mapuche peoples, and became a favorite of Queen Victoria when introduced into Great Britain in 1844. Also grown in a limited way in New Zealand, where it is commonly known as New Zealand cranberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry Myrtle \u003cspan\u003eloves warm climates and is reliably drought-tolerant once established. Trim the bush to a size you like (since it tends to be rather rangy) and consider planting several to make an unusual hedge. Usually begins fruiting in year 2-3 with an average of 2 pounds of fruit, and another 2 pounds per year of growth ongoing. \u003c\/span\u003ePlant in well-drained, compost-rich soil in a sunny location or grow as a potted house or greenhouse plant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy to USDA Zone: 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height: 6'-9' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: Full Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Time: August\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: Self Fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead our Subtropicals Growing Guide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48648996323483,"sku":"CMFPB 1713693563","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Quart Pot","offer_id":48648996356251,"sku":"CMFPB 1713693563-2","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/httpraintreenursery.netpj370-01-gigapixel-standard-scale-6_00x_f7aebaa5-0173-44b7-bd25-672bc05c5819.jpg?v=1779967288","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/chilean-guava","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}