Psidium Cattleianum. Strawberry Guava Trees.
The Psidium Cattleianum , commonly known as the Strawberry Guava Tree is a highly branched small compact tree with smooth grey to reddish- brown bark and is closely related to the common Guava. The oval shaped leathery leaves are a rich green in colour, smooth and glossy up to 4.5cm in length. The fruit production begins from around the age of 3 years old with pretty 'frilly' white fragrant flowers being produced in late Spring followed by round fruits of up to 4cm in diameter, the thin skin becoming red-purple when they are ripe. The flesh is deliciously aromatic and sweet similar to the flavour of a strawberry and full of Vitamin C. Can be eatern raw or great for making into, smoothies, jams and jellies too. Self fertile.
These trees are exceptional quality, from a Specialist Grower. Photos to follow of some of the actual Strawberry Guava trees in stock now 2024. Please Note: Heights stated include pot sizes.
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PSIDIUM CATTLEIANUM. Strawberry Guava.
Latin Name: Psidium Cattleianum.
Common Name: Strawberry Guava Tree. Red Strawberry Guava. Red Cherry Guava
Origin: South America. Brazil.
Hardiness: Frost Tender when young. Can cope down to -4 degrees when mature for short periods, but probably better kept frost free.
Growth: Decidous ornamental fruit tree with rich green oval shaped, glossy leathery leaves. Compact in size it has a smooth grey trunk when mature and begins fruiting from the age of 3 years. Fragrant 'frilly' white flowers appear from late Spring with fruiting between April-June. Thin skinned fruit is red- purple when ripe with delicious aromatic flesh flavoured similar to a strawberry. A natural source of Vitamin. Self fertile.
Sun: Full sun/partial shade.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Well drained deep fertile soil rich with organic matter .
Moisture: Water deeply, then let the surface dry to several inches before watering again.
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