Guava trees grow rapidly and fruit in 2 to 4 years from seed. They live 30 to 40 years but productivity declines after the 15th year. Orchards may be rejuvenated by drastic pruning.



Other Names: Guayabo, Guayavo, Goyave, Goyavier, Guyaba, Goeajaaba, Guave, Goejaba, Goiaba, Goaibeira, Kuawa, Abas, Jambu batu, Bayabas, Pichi, Posh, Enandi.

Zone: 9 to 11

Growth Rate: Fast

Plant Type: Small Evergreen Tree.
Family: Myrtaceae

Native Range: Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Height: 10 to 33 feet
Spread: 40 to 75 feet
Shape: Variable

Bloom Time: Spring-Summer

Bloom Color: White

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fall Color: Evergreen

Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Guava is drought-tolerant but in dry regions lack of irrigation during the period of fruit development will cause the fruits to be deficient in size.

Water: Moderate to High

Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Guava's grow well in full sun, except in hot regions, where partial shade is beneficial. If trying to grow in a marginal climate, plant near a building or provide some sort of protection from damaging cold winds and rain. Generally, Guava's are fairly adaptable and will flourish with little care. Flowers will self-pollinate and fruit develops in a few months. There may be multiple fruiting and flowering seasons throughout the year, depending on local climate conditions. Guava's are shallow rooted and prefer lots of moisture throughout the year (except if cold), although they will withstand periods of drought, as well as dry seasonal changes. Keep the soil especially moist during flower and fruit set. The guava will tolerate poor soils, but grows much better when fertilized monthly, or when grown in soil that is high in organic material. They are not tolerant of salty soils.

Culture: Guava trees respond to a complete fertilizer mix applied once a month during the first year and every other month the second year (except from mid-November to mid-January) at the rate of 8 oz (227 g) per tree initially with a gradual increase to 24 oz (680 g) by the end of the second year. Nutritional sprays providing copper and zinc are recommended thrice annually for the first 2 years and once a year thereafter. In India, flavor and quality of guavas has been somewhat improved by spraying the foliage with an aqueous solution of potassium sulfate weekly for 7 weeks after fruit set.

Light pruning is always recommended to develop a strong framework and suckers should also be eliminated around the base. Fruits are borne by new shoots from mature wood. If trees bear too heavily, the branches may break. Therefore, thinning is recommended and results in larger fruits.





Sowing Psidium guajava Seeds:

For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.

Scarify: Pour hot water over seeds. Soak for 24 hours.

Stratify: None

Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep.
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