Psidium, Common Guava, Tropical Guava 'Pink'

Psidiumguajava

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Psidium (SIGH-dee-um)
Species
guajava (gwah-JAV-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Surprise, Arizona

Chowchilla, California

Gonzales, California

Hayward, California

Palm Springs, California

San Diego, California

San Pedro, California

Upland, California

Vallejo, California

Hollywood, Florida

Labelle, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida(2 reports)

Miami Beach, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Sweet Home, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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J
Labelle, FL | December 2009 | positive

Guavas grow here in south west florida and I have 3 trees. Does anyone know if thay are native to here I have picked them wild sence I wa...Read More

E
Lakeland, FL | September 2008 | positive

the pink and catley or strawberry guavas are widely and easily grown down to zones 9b in florida.

K
Los Angeles, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | positive

I'm growing my pink guava in zone 9b without problem -- it seems to flourish here in the desert, so I'm surprised to the see zone inform...Read More

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