Guava Plants

The guava fruit tree, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, is a tropical and subtropical evergreen tree that produces delicious and aromatic guava fruits.

Cherry Guava

Cherry Guava

Cherry guava produces small, red-skinned fruit with sweet-tart flavor and soft pulp. Compact and ornamental, it’s perfect for containers or small yards.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F (-3°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
  • Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, jams

Guava Care Guidelines

Large White Guava

Large White Guava

This variety produces large, round fruit with white flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. Excellent for juicing, fresh eating, and tropical desserts.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F (-2°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
  • Uses: Juicing, fresh eating, desserts

Guava Care Guidelines

Lemon Catley Guava

Lemon Catley Guava

Lemon Catley guava is a fragrant, yellow-skinned variety with tart, citrus-like flavor. It’s ideal for jams, sauces, or growing as a tropical hedge.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~27°F (-3°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer
  • Uses: Jams, sauces, hedges

Guava Care Guidelines

Pineapple Guava

Pineapple Guava

Also called Feijoa, pineapple guava is a cool-tolerant species with egg-shaped fruit and tropical flavor. Edible flowers and evergreen foliage add landscape appeal.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~15°F (-9°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile (better with cross-pollination)
  • Ripening (FL): Fall
  • Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, landscaping

Guava Care Guidelines

Pink Guava

Pink Guava

Pink guava is a classic tropical fruit with bright pink flesh, soft texture, and a fragrant, musky-sweet flavor. Perfect for smoothies, desserts, and preserves.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F (-2°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
  • Uses: Smoothies, desserts, preserves

Guava Care Guidelines

Strawberry Guava

Strawberry Guava

Strawberry guava bears small, ruby-red fruit with a tangy strawberry-like flavor. A great option for hedges, containers, and pollinator gardens.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~25°F (-4°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
  • Uses: Fresh eating, hedges, pollinator gardens

Guava Care Guidelines

Thai White Guava

Thai White Guava

Thai White guava is a crisp, mildly sweet variety with light green skin and white flesh. Popular for snacking fresh or slicing into savory salads.

  • Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F (-2°C)
  • Pollination: Self-fertile
  • Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
  • Uses: Snacking fresh, salads, juicing

Guava Care Guidelines