Hawaiian or Tropical Guava

Psidium guajava

Buy Hawaiian or Tropical Guava

Evergreen tree grown for masses of fruit high in Vitamin C.

Large; evergreen, bushy shrub from 3 to 10m tall.

FEATURES: Long, thin, veined leaves, dull green in colour. Large, white, fragrant flowers. Fruit aroma, flavour and texture depends on variety. Fruit ripens in Autumn and turns slightly yellow.

CONDITIONS: Suits most soil types. Prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun. Grows well over a wide climatic range. .

FOR BEST RESULTS: Protect plants in frost prone areas. Fertilise before flowering. Water well from flowering to harvest.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• great for jams and stewing

• ideal juice as fruit is high in Vitamin C