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Pink Guava
TropicalPsidium guajava
- Partial sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 96" spacing
- Moderate water
- pH 5–7
Overview
This tropical fruit tree produces incredibly fragrant, sweet fruits with beautiful pink flesh that's rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The smooth-skinned fruits have an intoxicating aroma that fills the air when ripe, with creamy texture and tropical flavor perfect for eating fresh or making into preserves. Fast-growing and prolific, a single tree can produce hundreds of fruits per season once established.
Planting
Start from grafted plants for consistent fruit quality. Can grow from seed but variable results. Plant after last frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 5–7. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Fruit flies, scale insects, aphids, guava moths. Common diseases: Anthracnose, wilt disease, algal spot, canker.