Psidium cattleianum (Strawberry Guava)
Psidium cattleianum (Strawberry Guava)
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Psidium cattleianum (Strawberry Guava) is a small evergreen fruiting tree native to Brazil, valued for its ornamental appearance and sweet, aromatic red fruits. It produces white fluffy flowers followed by cherry-like fruits that are commonly used for jams, jellies, and juices, offering both beauty and productivity in the garden
Ideal for home orchards and edible landscapes, this guava thrives in warm subtropical to tropical climates. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Due to its vigorous growth, it is also well-suited to large containers for easier management and harvesting
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Mature height
2 to 4m
Mature width
2 to 4m
Spacing
2 to 3m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep green glossy evergreen foliage with white flowers and dark red cherry-like fruits
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer with fruiting in late summer to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Medium, may require pruning and containment due to spreading habit
Root System
Vigorous, spreading and potentially suckering