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    Psidium guajava purpurea

    Also Known As

    • Guava

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-30'
    • W: 4'-25'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Psidium guajava purpurea plant details

    Psidium guajava purpurea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and purple foliage. In spring and summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Psidium guajava purpurea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and purple
    Mature size: 4 FT - 25 FT - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Psidium guajava purpurea

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For the tropical fruit lover! This delicious pink fleshed guava has outstanding ornamental appeal. The attractive purple tones are carried in the leaves, stems, flowers and fruit. Flowering starts at 3 to 4' in height and is followed by 3-4" diameter fruit.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Psidium guajava purpurea plant

    How to Grow Psidium guajava purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • purple

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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