Guava Plants

Guava Plants

Guava fruit trees (Psidium guajava), The trees are very frost tender and will succumb to a freeze when young, although adult trees may survive short periods of cold. That said, the plants are attractive and produce deliciously rich, sweet fruits that are excellent fresh or in desserts. Given enough guava tree information, it is possible to grow these small trees in a greenhouse or sunroom and reap the benefits of their Vitamin C-rich fruits.

Guava Planting & Care

• The guava fruit grows on a small tree with a wide, short canopy and a sturdy single to multi-stemmed trunk.
• The guava tree is an interesting plant with mottled greenish bark and long 3- to 7-inch serrated leaves.
• Guava trees produce white, 1-inch flowers that yield to small round, oval or pear-shaped fruits.
• These are more accurately berries and have soft flesh, which may be white, pink, yellow or even red and varies in taste from acidic, sour to sweet, and rich depending on variety.
• The guava plants thrive in any soil with good drainage and full sun for best flowering and fruit production.
• Guava fruit trees are tropical to sub-tropical and may achieve 20 feet in height.

Guava Tree Uses

Medicinal Use:

• The plant has been used to treatment of various diseases like diarrhea, diabetes, cough, high cholesterol
• It also has been used for leukorrhea and yeast infections
• Note: Used only after consulting the health specialist

Culinary Use:

• Eaten fresh, but can also be used for jellies, jams, ice cream, sauces, cakes, tarts, drinks and chutney