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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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