Guava
Psidium guajava
Myrtaceae · Tree
Guava (Psidium guajava) is one of the most widely grown trees for USDA zones 9-13. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and low upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun and space to reach 10-20 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Eaten fresh and ripe, blended into smoothies, or cooked into chutneys, salsas and desserts.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 9-13
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Tree
- Mature size: 10-20 ft tall · 15-30 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring to summer · White
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 20F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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