Plants in genus psidium
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava, commonly known as guava, is an evergreen plant with fragrant flowers and green, pear-shaped fruit. The fruit has juicy, flavorful white flesh, and the plant can produce up to two crops a year. It requires full sun and consistent moisture.
Psidium guajava 'Ruby Supreme'
Psidium guajava 'Ruby Supreme' is a small guava tree known for its large, smooth green fruits with vibrant pink flesh. It begins fruiting at a young age and is self-pollinating, making it easy to grow. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and it becomes drought-tolerant once established.
Psidium cattleianum
Psidium cattleianum, commonly known as strawberry guava, produces fragrant, sweet fruit with a classic guava flavor and strawberry overtones. This sub-tropical plant features glossy green foliage and is self-fruitful, thriving in full sun and low moisture soil. Its fruit ranges from green to magenta, with an edible skin and soft white flesh.
Psidium guajava 'Barbie Pink'
Psidium guajava 'Barbie Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen known for its tropically delicious fruit and appealing blooms. It produces lime green fruit with rich green, glossy foliage and is self-pollinating. This plant is drought-tolerant once established.
Psidium guajava 'Tropic White'
Psidium guajava 'Tropic White' is a guava variety producing yellow fruit with creamy white flesh and edible seeds. It is self-fruitful and thrives in warm, humid climates, particularly in USDA zones 9-11. The plant is high in Vitamin C and requires moderately moist soil.
Psidium guajava 'Tropic Pink'
Psidium guajava 'Tropic Pink' is a tropical fruit tree that produces lime-green skin and pink flesh fruit, which turns bright yellow when ripe. It grows 15-30 feet tall but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. This self-pollinating tree bears fruit as early as 2-3 years old and thrives in zones 9-11, benefiting from a partner guava for increased yield.