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Pruning guide · Fruit plant
Chilean guava: when and how to prune
Ugni molinae
Chilean guava is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Nesting season (15 March–15 August) | Take care in April |
| Flowering | May–June |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Chilean guava: when to prune it?
Light pruning in April, when frost is no longer expected.
What else to prune in those months? April
Chilean guava: how to prune it?
- Cut frosted or dead branches back to healthy, green wood.
- Shorten long branches to keep the shape compact; do not remove more than a third of the shrub.
- As a low hedge, trim the new shoots lightly in April.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
- Prune in moderation: never remove more than about a third of the shrub at once.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pruning in April can fall in the nesting season (15 March–15 August). Check carefully for nesting birds first: disturbing an active nest is against the law.
- Prunings can go on a dead hedge or brash pile in a corner of the garden: shelter for hedgehogs, wrens and insects.
Common mistakes
- Clipping without first checking for nesting birds.
- Leaving a stub or sawing flush with the trunk: cut just outside the branch collar.
Caution: Do not prune in autumn: new shoots are easily killed by frost then.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Chilean guava · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.