Psidium guineense (Brazilian guava)

Psidium guineense

Family: myrtaceae

Common names: brazilian guava

It is a very variable plant, usually a shrub but sometimes a small tree. A relatively slow-growing plant, it can reach a height of up to 7 metres, but is usually smaller. Fruit – usually eaten raw, it can also be baked, stewed or made into a paste. The small, greenish-yellow fruits are subacid to acid, with a hint of strawberry in the flavour. They lack the strong musky aroma of the common guava.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2025