Psidium guajava
GUAVA
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Guajava pumila, G. pyrifera, Myrtus guajava, Psidium angustifolium, P. aromaticum, P. cujavillus, P. cujavus, P. fragrans, P. guava, P. igatemyense, P. igatemyensis, P. intermedium, P. pomiferum, P. prostratum, P. pumilum, P. pyriferum, P. sapidissimum, P. vulgare, Syzygium ellipticum

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Psidium guajava
GUAVA
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: smooth bark, fibrous, flaky stems

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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