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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

Gardening facts about Psidium guajava plant

How to Grow Psidium guajava

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
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