Strawberry Guavas (Psidium cattleianum)
Strawberry Guavas are attractive evergreen shrubs or small trees that produce uniquely flavored fruits with the taste of strawberries combined with tropical guava notes. These compact plants reach 8-15 feet tall with glossy, dark green foliage and attractive peeling bark that creates year-round ornamental appeal.
Delicate white flowers with prominent stamens appear in spring, followed by small round fruits that ripen to deep red or yellow depending on variety. The fruits offer sweet, aromatic flesh with edible seeds, perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, smoothies, and desserts where their distinctive strawberry-guava flavor shines. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, the fruits are both delicious and nutritious. Strawberry guavas are remarkably adaptable, tolerating various soil types and thriving in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements once established.
The plants are more cold-hardy than tropical guavas, surviving brief freezes and performing well in subtropical climates. They adapt excellently to container culture for patio growing or winter protection in marginal climates. Self-fertile and beginning production within 2-3 years, strawberry guavas are ideal for USDA Zones 9-11 and perfect for edible landscapes, ornamental borders, and anyone seeking unique tropical-flavored fruits with compact growth and beautiful evergreen form.
Strawberry Guavas (Psidium cattleianum)
Strawberry Guavas are attractive evergreen shrubs or small trees that produce uniquely flavored fruits with the taste of strawberries combined with tropical guava notes. These compact plants reach 8-15 feet tall with glossy, dark green foliage and attractive peeling bark that creates year-round ornamental appeal.
Delicate white flowers with prominent stamens appear in spring, followed by small round fruits that ripen to deep red or yellow depending on variety. The fruits offer sweet, aromatic flesh with edible seeds, perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, smoothies, and desserts where their distinctive strawberry-guava flavor shines. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, the fruits are both delicious and nutritious. Strawberry guavas are remarkably adaptable, tolerating various soil types and thriving in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements once established.
The plants are more cold-hardy than tropical guavas, surviving brief freezes and performing well in subtropical climates. They adapt excellently to container culture for patio growing or winter protection in marginal climates. Self-fertile and beginning production within 2-3 years, strawberry guavas are ideal for USDA Zones 9-11 and perfect for edible landscapes, ornamental borders, and anyone seeking unique tropical-flavored fruits with compact growth and beautiful evergreen form.
