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 is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Large White Guava
Large White Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Lemon Catley Guava
Lemon Catley Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Pineapple Guava
Pineapple Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Pink Guava
Pink Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Perfect for smoothies, desserts, and preserves.
- Lowest survival temperature: ~28°F (-2°C)
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Ripening (FL): Summer–Fall
- Uses: Smoothies, desserts, preserves
Strawberry Guava
Strawberry Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Thai White Guava
Thai White Guava is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
