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Image of
Psidium guajava or Tropical Guava or Goiaba
tree plant |
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Psidium guajava
(Tropical Guava, Goiaba) |
Origin: Native to Tropical America
Family: Mrytaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 30-40'
Spread: 20-30'
Blooms: White, in late Spring
Fruits: Green matures to yellow when ripe, aromatic, has many
small seeds
Foliage: Evergreen, leathery
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Use complete fertilizer
Insects / Diseases: Watch for aphids, white flies and scales
Propagation: Seeds, grafting
Uses: Container, specimen, landscaping
Comments:
Psidium guajava or Tropical Guava or Goiaba
is an easy to grow
perennial fruit tree. Its tree trunk has barks that can be easily peeled off.
Goiaba
bears many tasty Vitamin C-rich fruits which can be eaten right off the tree
or can be made into drinks, preserves or ice-cream. For a bushier plant,
nip top shoots.
Psidium guajava
makes
a good shade tree and attracts birds. It adds a tropical flair to the
landscape.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 8-11 |
