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 10–10Climate Subtropical

Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) is an evergreen shrub/small tree, reaching 6-20ft high

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — red-purple skin that encases a sweet; is a tropical to subtropical evergreen shrub or small tree, image 98

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 97

Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — The Strawberry Guava produces an abundance of delicate, white flowers each about 1 inch in diameter; it is, image 96

Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleianum) — Ripening typically occurs in late summer to fall; the Strawberry Guava produces an abundance of delicate, image 99

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