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Guava

Botanical Name: Psidium guajava

USDA Zones: 9b-11

Other Names: Amrood, Brazilian Guava, Common Guava, Feuille de Goyavier, Goiaba, Goiabeiro, Goyabe, Goyave, Goyavier, Goyavier du Brésil, Guaiaba, Guaiava, Guavenbaum, Guayaba, Guayabo, Guayave, Jambu Batu, Koejawel, Lemon Guava, Mansala, Red Guava, Yellow Guava

The small-sized guava tree is an ideal choice for container gardeners as well. It produces nutritious fruits that taste like a combination of strawberries and pears, though really soft while chewing. Fruits are eaten fresh or used widely in jams, juices, and chutneys.

Growing Tips:

It bears fruits year round at regular intervals in tropics. Protection from cold and frost is necessary to keep the plant alive. Soil rich in organic matter gives the best results. Requires deep and regular watering when the plant is young. Check out our guava growing guide to learn how to grow it.