Soft & Juicy Strawberry Guava Live Fruit Plant & Tree For Ho..More

The Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum, also known as Psidium littorale) is a small tropical to subtropical tree or shrub that produces sweet, aromatic, guava-like fruits with a strawberry-like flavor. It is native to Brazil but has become naturalized in many warm regions worldwide.

🌿 Plant Description: Strawberry Guava
Size & Growth Habit:
Grows as a small tree or large shrub, typically reaching 6–15 feet (1.8–4.5 meters) tall. It has a dense, rounded canopy and can be pruned to maintain a compact form.

Bark:
Smooth, reddish-brown to gray, often peeling in patches, giving the trunk a decorative appearance.

Leaves:
Evergreen, dark green, glossy, and leathery. The leaves are elliptical or oval, about 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) long. Aromatic when crushed.

Flowers:
Small, white, and fragrant, with many long stamens. They appear singly or in clusters in spring to early summer and attract pollinators like bees.

Fruit:

Shape: Round, about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) in diameter

Color: Deep red to purple when ripe (yellow-fruited variety also exists)

Flavor: Sweet-tart, with a flavor reminiscent of strawberries and guavas

Texture: Thin skin, soft juicy pulp with several small hard seeds

Season: Typically fruits in late summer to fall, depending on climate

🌞 Growing Conditions
Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11

Light: Full sun to partial shade (more sun = more fruit)

Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering: Moderate; once established, it is drought-tolerant

Temperature: Frost-sensitive when young, but mature plants can tolerate light frosts

🌱 Uses
Edible Fruit:
Eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, juices, sauces, and desserts

Ornamental:
Attractive form and foliage make it a great hedge or specimen tree

Wildlife:
Fruits attract birds and small animals

Medicinal/Folk Uses:
Some traditional uses include treating digestive issues and inflammation

⚠️ Note on Invasiveness
In some tropical areas like Hawaii and parts of Australia, strawberry guava is considered invasive, as it can outcompete native vegetation. Always check with local regulations before planting.