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Strawberry Guava

Psidium Cattleianum

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Overview

Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) is an evergreen shrub/small tree, reaching 6-20ft high. It features glossy, oval leaves and fragrant white flowers. This drought-tolerant plant bears edible red fruits, 1-1.5in in diameter, with a sweet-tart flavor. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Note: can become invasive in tropical regions. USDA Zones 9-11. Ideal for accent planting or hedges.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; red flowers in the garden, image 58
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — These blooms give way to the plant's namesake fruit: small guavas about 1 to 1.5 inches in size, image 70
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches in length, image 41
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — These blooms give way to the plant's namesake fruit: small guavas about 1 to 1.5 inches in size
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — It features glossy, oval leaves and fragrant white flowers
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Note: can become invasive in tropical regions, image 86
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Commonly reaching a height of 6 to 14 feet; glossy leaves are a deep green with a leathery texture, image 91
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — It is cold-hardy down to about 22°F; cherished for both its ornamental appeal and sweet
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Ideal for accent planting or hedges; offering privacy and a lush backdrop when used as a hedge or, image 60
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — scientifically known as Psidium cattleianum; strawberry Guava thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — red flowers in the garden; commonly reaching a height of 6 to 14 feet, image 79
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Ideal for accent planting or hedges; offering privacy and a lush backdrop when used as a hedge or screen.<br><br>Its
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — typically measuring 2 to 4 inches in length
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — shrub / tree with red blooms; red-purple skin that encases a sweet
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; red flowers in the garden, image 85
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — focusing on a balance between fruit production and aesthetic form; this drought-tolerant plant bears edible red
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — red flowers in the garden
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — this versatile plant makes an excellent addition to a garden for its dense
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — It is cold-hardy down to about 22&deg;F; cherished for both its ornamental appeal and sweet, image 75
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — This drought-tolerant plant bears edible red fruits, 1-1.5in in diameter, with a sweet-tart flavor, image 57
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Strawberry Guava thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering; so considerations should be made for, image 73
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — This drought-tolerant plant bears edible red fruits, 1-1.5in in diameter, with a sweet-tart flavor, image 84
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Commonly reaching a height of 6 to 14 feet; glossy leaves are a deep green with a leathery texture
Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Commonly reaching a height of 6 to 14 feet
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