Psidium 'Tropical Pink' Guava
Best edible evergreen for home gardeners seeking year-round privacy and fruit.
The Psidium 'Tropical Pink' Guava is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree, perfect for edible landscapes or specimen planting. It features glossy green foliage and produces fragrant, fuzzy white flowers in the summer that attract bees and butterflies. Following the bloom, it yields aromatic fruits with a greenish-yellow rind and sweet, salmon-pink flesh tasting like a mix of passion fruit, strawberry, and pear. This self-fertile variety can reach 15 to 20 feet tall but adapts well to pruning or container growing. It thrives in full sun with organically rich, well-draining soil, offering privacy with its dense habit.
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SKU
29509
Who it's for
- Home cooks craving fresh, fragrant tropical fruit harvests
- Northern gardeners needing portable plants for seasonal indoor care
- Busy homeowners wanting low-effort, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners without indoor space for wintering plants
- Gardeners unwilling to manage frequent pest monitoring and treatment
- Fruit lovers who dislike hard seeds or sticky yard cleanup
Performance breakdown
Edible Yield Potential
Produces high-quality, flavorful fruit with a unique tropical flavor profile.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant white blooms serve as a magnet for local garden pollinators.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, espalier training, or traditional garden beds.
Maintenance Ease
Self-fertile nature simplifies fruit production for the casual home gardener.
Year-Round Aesthetics
Glossy evergreen foliage maintains visual interest throughout every season.
Climate Adaptability
Strict hardiness requirements limit successful outdoor cultivation to warmer regions.
Key Specs
SKU
29509
Genus
Psidium
Species
guajava
Item Form
3-Gallon
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Habit
Upright
Hardiness Zones
9 - 11
Features
- Produces edible fruit with salmon-pink flesh
- Flowers are fragrant and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round visual interest
- Versatile use: beds, containers, or espalier training
- Self-fertile, requiring no other varieties for fruit production
- Can be pruned significantly to control size and shape
- Fruits ripen in the winter
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the 'Tropical Pink' Guava upon arrival, noting the careful packaging and robust health of the young plants. The primary theme is reliability; growers report high success rates in establishment, even in varied climates, leading to quick fruiting. Consumers are delighted by the authentic tropical flavor and the plant's vigorous growth habit, confirming it is a worthwhile investment for edible landscaping enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is self-fertile. You only need one plant to produce fruit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or container growing.
Yes, this guava is very adaptable to pruning. You can regularly trim it to maintain a smaller size or even train it as an espalier against a wall.
Absolutely. While it can grow into a small tree, it performs well in large containers, provided you use high-quality, well-draining potting soil and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight.
This plant is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11. Because it is not frost-tolerant, it must be protected from freezing temperatures or moved indoors if you live in a colder climate.
The fruit typically ripens during the winter months. You will know they are ready when the greenish-yellow rind softens slightly and the fruit becomes aromatic.
Yes, the fragrant, fuzzy white flowers are highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its dense, evergreen foliage also provides excellent cover for garden birds.
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