Guava Trees

Image by yogesh_more Guava trees are hardy, aggressive perennials native to tropical and subtropical America. They are one of 150 species of Psidium, of which most are fruit bearing. Hardy the guava may be,…

Image by youli zhao Strawberry guava is a large shrub or small tree that is native to South America and loves a warm climate. There are some good reasons to choose strawberry guava plants over the common…

Image by mansum008 Guava fruit trees (Psidium guajava) are not a common sight in North America and need a decidedly tropical habitat. In the United States, they are found in Hawaii, the Virgin Islands,…

Image by EgyptianStudio Guava is a popular tropical fruit tree. The fruit is delicious eaten fresh or in a host of culinary concoctions. Not only is the tree known for its fruit, but it has a long-standing…

Image by jantroyka Guava fruit is an extremely versatile food. It has a rich history as a medicinal, tanning agent, dye, and wood source. Guava fruit uses run the gamut from sweet to savory applications.…

Image by Tanantornanutra Guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit born off shallow-rooted evergreens, small trees, or shrubs. Sensitive to cold temperatures, guavas thrive in both humid and dry climates.…

Image by panida wijitpanya Guavas, tropical fruit trees native to Mexico into South America, are such a prized fruit that there are dozens of varieties. If you love this exotic fruit but lack garden space,…

Image by pedphoto36pm The sweet nectar of the guava plant is a special sort of reward for a job well done in the garden, but without its inch wide (2.5 cm.) flowers, fruiting will never happen. When your…

Image by pichaitun All plants perform optimally when they receive the nutrients they require in the right amounts. This is Gardening 101. However, what seems like such a simple concept is not so simple in…

Image by Forest and Kim Starr Guava trees (Psidium guajava) are small fruit trees native to the American tropics. They are usually cultivated for their fruit but are also attractive shade trees for tropical…