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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Mountain Cherry Guava plant

    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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    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
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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
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