How to Grow and Care for Guavas

Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) is a fruit bearing shrub that will grow from 3.5 to 6 m tall. It has deeply colored foliage. Native to Brazil, it grows best in warm, tropical climates. It blooms in spring with small white flowers. Clusters of red berries ripen in summer and have a sweet, tart flavor, similar to a strawberry. It provides a colorful accent to any garden. It thrives in full sun with rich, sandy loam soil.

Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.

Psidium sartorianum is a tropical shrub or small tree renowned for its dense, lush foliage and fragrant white flowers. The plant produces yellow to purple berries that are both edible and appealing to wildlife. Thriving in warm, moist climates, psidium sartorianum often finds its niche in well-drained soils of forested areas, benefiting from partial shade. Its robust nature allows it to adapt to various environmental conditions, contributing to its widespread growth.

Brazilian guava is a small tropical tree recognizable by its copper-colored flaky bark and simple, oblong leaves. It bears white flowers with numerous stamens, leading to edible yellow berries. Thriving in warm climates, brazilian guava's dense foliage provides shelter to wildlife, while its fruits attract various bird species, contributing to seed dispersal and ecosystem diversity.