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Mountain Cherry Guava
Scientific Name: Psidium longipetiolatum
Also Known As
- RED ARAÇÁ
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 18'-26'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Mountain Cherry Guava plant details
Mountain Cherry Guava is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mountain Cherry Guava
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 18 FT - 26 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mountain Cherry Guava
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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By: João Medeiros
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How to Grow Mountain Cherry Guava
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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