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 10–10Climate Subtropical

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — making it a splendid choice for adding both aesthetic and functional elements to a landscape design

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Its leathery foliage complements fragrant white flowers and lemon-yellow

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Rich in vitamin C, the fruits have a sweet-tart flavor

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Ideal for accent or specimen planting, hedges, and edible landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — presents a tropical allure with its lush foliage and vibrantly colored fruits

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava, Psidium littorale, is a subtropical evergreen shrub, reaching 6-15 ft in height

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Its leathery foliage complements fragrant white flowers and lemon-yellow

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — oval fruits approximately 2-4 inches long

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Rich in vitamin C, the fruits have a sweet-tart flavor

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Thrives in full sun to light shade; prefers well-draining soil

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Ideal for accent or specimen planting, hedges, and edible landscapes

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — making it a splendid choice for adding both aesthetic and functional elements to a landscape design

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — rounded silhouette.<br><br>Its foliage is characterized by glossy

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — This evergreen shrub or small tree typically reaches an average height of 6 to 15 feet

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — elliptical leaves that are dark green in color and measure about 3 to 6 inches in length

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — The Yellow Guava is renowned for its aromatic blooms

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — fluffy white petals and numerous stamens

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — These flowers are sure to attract pollinators

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — the plant bears yellow-skinned fruit

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — These guavas offer a sweet-tart flavor and are rich in vitamin C

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — adding liveliness to any garden setting.<br><br>Upon maturation in late summer or fall

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — approximately 2 to 4 inches in diameter

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Hardy to USDA zones 9 through 11

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — the Yellow Guava thrives in well-drained soils with regular watering to establish a deep root system

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — though it can tolerate short periods of drought once mature

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — Pruning to manage shape and size is recommended

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — shrub / tree for full

Yellow Guava (Psidium Littorale) — as is periodic feeding with a balanced fertilizer to maintain robust health and maximize fruit production

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