Guava, Wild Florida (Psidium guajava)
Sale price $14.95Sow Exotic's Wild Florida Guava is a dwarf-growing subtropical to tropical fruit tree native to the Americas. This variety was found growing and naturalized in our area, here in Central Florida. It produces large, delicious yellow guava fruits with a deep pink flesh. Like most guava varieties, contain a high amount of vitamin A and folate. It also contains vitamins C (even greater amounts are in the skin) and B-complex vitamins as well as minerals like potassium.
Plant Type:
Subtropical to Tropical Fruiting Shrub/Tree
Harvest Season:
Spring, Summer
Mature Size:
Up to 12 ft. tall
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining soil.
Avoid planting guavas in low spots where cool air settles, as they don't like cold.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Our Guava Plants are grown from seed and are capable of fruiting within 3 years.
