Strawberry Guava
Psidium Cattleianum
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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