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Yellow Guava

Psidium Littorale

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Overview

The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height. Its leathery foliage complements fragrant white flowers and lemon-yellow, oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long. Rich in vitamin C, the fruits have a sweet-tart flavor. Thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil. Hardy to USDA zones 9-10. Ideal for accent or specimen planting, hedges, and edible landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height; rich in vitamin C, the
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — approximately 2 to 4 inches in diameter; the Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms, image 69Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — as is periodic feeding with a balanced fertilizer to maintain robust health and maximize fruit productionYellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — though it can tolerate short periods of drought once mature; presents a tropical allure with its lush foliage, image 98Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Its leathery foliage complements fragrant white flowers and lemon-yellow; elliptical leaves that are dark green, image 80Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — adding liveliness to any garden setting.<br><br>Upon maturation in late summer or fall; white flowers in the gardenYellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — approximately 2 to 4 inches in diameter; the Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms, image 95+131

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height; rich in vitamin C, the
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — approximately 2 to 4 inches in diameter; the Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms, image 69
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — as is periodic feeding with a balanced fertilizer to maintain robust health and maximize fruit production
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — though it can tolerate short periods of drought once mature; presents a tropical allure with its lush foliage, image 98
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Its leathery foliage complements fragrant white flowers and lemon-yellow; elliptical leaves that are dark green, image 80
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — adding liveliness to any garden setting.<br><br>Upon maturation in late summer or fall; white flowers in the garden
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — approximately 2 to 4 inches in diameter; the Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms, image 95
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil; ideal for accent or specimen planting, hedges, image 83
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — fluffy white petals and numerous stamens; rounded silhouette.<br><br>Its foliage is characterized by glossy, image 117
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — the plant bears yellow-skinned fruit; thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil, image 68
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height; rich in, image 79
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — fluffy white petals and numerous stamens; rounded silhouette.<br><br>Its foliage is characterized by glossy, image 65
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — white flowers in the garden; this evergreen shrub or small tree typically reaches an average height of 6 to 15, image 102
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — These guavas offer a sweet-tart flavor and are rich in vitamin C
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — presents a tropical allure with its lush foliage and vibrantly colored fruits
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — though it can tolerate short periods of drought once mature; presents a tropical allure with its lush foliage and vibrantly
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — white flowers in the garden; this evergreen shrub or small tree typically reaches an average height of 6 to 15, image 76
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms; oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long, image 64
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — the plant bears yellow-skinned fruit; thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil, image 94
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms; oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long, image 90
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms; oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — rounded silhouette.<br><br>Its foliage is characterized by glossy; adding liveliness to any garden, image 62
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Ideal for accent or specimen planting, hedges, and edible landscapes; fluffy white petals and numerous stamens
Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — adding liveliness to any garden setting.<br><br>Upon maturation in late summer or fall; white flowers in the, image 67
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