Growing Guide: Brazilian Guava

Common Names: 
Brazilian Guava, Brasilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas, Guayaba Agria, Pará Guava, Britoa acida Berg. Calvacante, Araca Piranga, Aracandiva, Aracanduba, Goiabarana, Guabira, Ampi Yacu

Native Region:
Brazil (Eastern Amazon)

Traditional Uses: 
Culinary

Plant Type:
Subtropical to Tropical Fruiting Shrub/Tree

Harvest Season:
Spring 

Mature Size:
20 ft. tall

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, Well-Draining Soil.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun

Self-Fertile: 
Yes

Growth Rate: 
Fast

Zone Hardiness: 
Outdoors 10a-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation: 
Our Guava Plants are grown from seed and are capable of fruiting within 3 years.