🌺 Guava Fruit Tree
Psidium guajava
A tropical fruit tree with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers, producing sweet, aromatic guava fruit enjoyed fresh, juiced, or preserved.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Tropical Americas (Mexico, Central America, South America)
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Moderate; water regularly for best fruiting
📏 Size: 10–15 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide (smaller in pots)
🌸 Bloom Time: Year-round in warm climates; peak fruiting summer to fall
🪴 Landscape Use: Excellent for edible gardens, tropical fruit orchards, or patio containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in well-draining soil enriched with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to encourage abundant flowering and fruit production