Growing Guide: Cas Guava
Common Names:
Sour Guava, Costa Rican Guava, Guayaba de Fresco, Crown Guava, Chaco Guava, Acid guava
Native to:
Costa Rica
Traditional Uses:
Culinary
Plant Type:
Subtropical/ Tropical Evergreen Fruiting Shrub
Harvest Season:
Year-Round. Peaks in Winter, Decreases in Late Spring
Mature Size:
32 ft. tall
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+