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    Psidium guajava

    Also Known As

    • Common Guava

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 5'-25'
    • W: 5'-20'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Psidium guajava plant details

    Psidium guajava is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Psidium guajava

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 5 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edible, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Psidium guajava

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ruby Supreme produce large, ovoid fruit with deep-pink flesh; Is considered by many to be one of the best fresh guava. AAA

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Psidium guajava plant

    How to Grow Psidium guajava

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Psidium cattleianum

    aka Cattely Guava, Strawberry Guava

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-25'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Psidium cattleianum fruit by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Costa Rican Guava

    Scientific Name: Psidium friedrichsthalianum

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-35'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Costa Rican Guava form by Daderot
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    Mountain Cherry Guava

    Scientific Name: Psidium longipetiolatum

    aka RED ARAÇÁ

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 18'-26'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Mountain Cherry Guava fruit by João Medeiros
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