common guava

Also known as: apple guava; guava; guyaba; tropical guava; yellow guava

An evergreen shrub or small tree up to 6m tall with prominently-veined, ovate to oblong leaves up to 15cm long with serrated margins. White flowers to 2.5cm across with brush-like clusters of long stamens are borne singly or in small groups and may be produced year-round on newly-emerged lateral shoots. Edible, rounded, egg- or pear-shaped fruits, 2.5 to 10cm long, mature from green to yellowish green with white to deep pink or orange-red flesh

Scientific classification

Species: common guava (Psidium guajava)
Genus: Psidium
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of common guava

Distribution map

Southern America, Caribbean

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of common guava

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common guava care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate from seed or from suckers

Growing

Grow in a greenhouse or conservatory in loam-based compost in full light but with shade from hot sun. Can also be grown in containers to stand outside in summer but move inside for winter or provide protection from frost

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