Psidium cattleianum
Strawberry Guava
Description
This shrub will reach 12' tall and has medium-sized, glossy green leaves with white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
White
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.