5 True Guava Tree Seeds Psidium guajava Fruit Tropical Ornamental
These seeds produce a vigorous, tropical fruit tree prized for its fragrant, sweet-tasting fruits and attractive, flaky bark and glossy green foliage. This self-pollinating species makes a rewarding container plant or garden specimen, bringing a touch of the exotic to patios, greenhouses, or warm-season landscapes.
Growing from seed is a straightforward way to cultivate this adaptable tree, which thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The plants are ornamental in their own right, with showy white blossoms before fruiting, and can be shaped into a small tree or large shrub. They are suitable for outdoor cultivation in frost-free climates or as potted plants moved indoors during cool weather.
Species: Psidium guajava
Variety: Common Guava
Type: Tree
Plant Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days to Harvest: 240-365 days from planting
Zones: 9-11
Germination: 2-8 weeks
Sowing: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, keep warm and moist
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Tolerates a range of soils; water regularly during fruit development