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Pink Guava

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Pink Guava

Tropical

Psidium guajava

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 90 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 96" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • pH 5–7
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  • 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.