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 t
urns 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
