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Psidium Guajava Indian Guava is a productive tropical to subtropical fruit tree valued for its sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen foliage. The rounded fruit mature from green to yellow and contain firm white flesh that can be eaten fresh or used for juices, jams, jellies, desserts and preserves.
Growth:
Psidium Guajava Indian Guava is an evergreen tree that can grow approximately 4 to 5 metres high, with a naturally spreading habit. It responds well to pruning and can be maintained at a smaller size, making it suitable for home gardens and large containers.
Light Requirements:
Indian Guava performs best in full sun, particularly where good fruit production is desired. It will tolerate part shade, although a warm, sunny and protected position generally provides the best growing and fruiting conditions.
Soil Requirements:
Plant in rich, well-drained soil improved with organic matter. Guavas are adaptable to a range of soil types, but good drainage combined with reliable moisture encourages stronger growth and fruit production. Mulching around the root zone is beneficial for maintaining soil moisture and protecting the roots.
Water Requirements:
Water regularly while the tree is establishing and maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development. Allow the soil surface to begin drying between waterings rather than keeping the root zone constantly saturated. Regular watering during warm weather will support better flowering, fruit set and fruit development.
Frost Tolerance:
Indian Guava is frost tender and performs best in a warm, protected position. Young trees are particularly vulnerable to cold and should be protected from frost. In cooler regions, planting near a warm wall or in another sheltered microclimate can improve growing conditions.
Drought Tolerance:
Indian Guava should not be considered strongly drought tolerant. Established guavas can withstand short dry periods, but reliable moisture produces healthier growth and better crops. Supplementary watering is recommended during prolonged hot or dry conditions, particularly while fruit is developing.
Flowering and Fruiting Information:
White flowers are produced during summer, followed by rounded fruit with yellow to green skin and sweet, firm white flesh. Guava fruit generally takes several months to develop after flowering, with harvest timing varying according to climate. The fruit can be eaten fresh from the tree or used for jams, juices, jellies, pastes, salads and desserts.
Pollinators:
Indian Guava is self-pollinating, so a single tree is capable of producing fruit. Bees and other insect pollinators can assist pollination and improve fruit set.
Spacing Requirements:
Allow approximately 3 to 4 metres between trees in a home garden to provide adequate room for canopy development, airflow and access for harvesting. Trees can be maintained more compactly with regular pruning.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertiliser during the growing season to support healthy foliage, flowering and fruit development. A controlled-release fertiliser can be applied at planting, while established trees benefit from supplementary feeding through the warmer growing months. Compost and other well-rotted organic matter can also be incorporated to improve soil condition.
Care and Maintenance:
Prune after harvesting to maintain the desired size and shape, encourage a bushier canopy and stimulate productive new growth. Maintain mulch around the root zone while keeping it clear of the trunk, provide reliable moisture during warm weather, and choose a protected position in areas that experience frost.
