Guava, Strawberry (Psidium cattleianum)
Native to Brazil, Strawberry Guava is a heavy producing, drought tolerant, evergreen tree/shrub that bears gorgeous blooms and delicious pink fruits! Strawberry Guava flowers are quite fragrant and a favorite of bees and butterflies. Fruit is deep-reddish pink and has a light strawberry-like flavor. Fruit can be eaten straight off of the bush or made into jam, jelly, drinks, etc... Seeds are hard, but edible. A nutritious tea can be made from the leaves.
Plant Type:
Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Tree, Shrub
Harvest Season:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Mature Size:
Lemon Guavas will grow up to 6-15 ft. on average, whereas Strawberry Guavas can reach up to 25 ft. Cattley Guava tree/shrub size is easily managed, making it very suitable for containers or even growing indoors.
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Medium Pot Size: Grown from seed and capable to produce in 2 years.
X-Large Pot Size: Capable to produce within 1 year.
