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| Common Names |
Scarlet Guava, Tropical Guava, Pink Guava |
| Family |
Myrtaceae |
| Origin |
Central America and Northern South America |
| Plant Type |
Evergreen fruiting shrub or small tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
10–20 ft tall x 6–15 ft wide |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; water deeply when dry |
| Soil |
Well-drained, loamy to sandy, slightly acidic |
| Bloom Time |
Spring to summer (may bloom multiple times) |
| Flower Color |
White |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 (container-friendly in cooler zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds, cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Evergreen |
| Time to Harvest |
1–3 years from planting |
