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Psidium cattleianum

Strawberry Guava

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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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.