Strawberry Guava

Guava, Strawberry (Psidium cattleianum)

Native to Brazil, Strawberry Guava is a heavy producing, drought tolerant, evergreen tree/shrub that bears gorgeous blooms and delicious pink fruits!

Strawberry Guava flowers are quite fragrant and a favorite of bees and butterflies. Fruit is deep-reddish pink and has a light strawberry-like flavor, very juicy fruit. Fruit can be eaten straight off of the bush or made into jam, jelly, drinks, etc...  Seeds are hard, but edible. A nutritious tea can be made from the leaves. 

Strawberry Guava trees typically grow from 15-25 feet tall but their size is easily managed, making this fruit tree very suitable for containers and growing indoors.

• Good for patio gardens
• Can be grown in Pots
• Sold in Fabric Pot
• Potted in SarvodayaFarms special potting mix
• Grown using organic practices

Plant Care

Plant Type: Evergreen Fruit Tree

Harvest Season: Bears main crop in mid to late-Summer.

Mature Size: 15 to 25 ft

Soil & Moisture:  Requires consistent moisture for best performance, needs well-draining soil.

Exposure: Full Sun with brief midday shade is ideal, Part Sun