Lemon Guava Tree (Psidium littorale)
Bring the tropics to your home with the Lemon Guava Tree (*Psidium littorale*). This delightful plant is perfect for container gardening, allowing you to enjoy its sweet, yellow fruit even in cooler climates by overwintering it indoors. Expect a generous harvest of delicious fruit from summer through fall. It thrives with ample sunlight and consistent watering, rewarding growers with a prolific and tasty addition to any collection. Its manageable size makes it an ideal choice for patios, balconies, or sunny indoor spaces.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2132
/ 2693
#2132 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ "
Who it's for
- Exceptional Flavor Profile
- Excellent for Container Gardening
- Attractive and Resilient Plant
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Scale and Fruit Flies
- Requires Specific Light and Humidity
- Potential Invasive Risk in Warm Climates
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5"
Hardiness Zone
10
Mature Height
2-4 feet
Minimum Indoor Temperature Tolerance
35 degrees
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Features
- Produces sweet, yellow tropical fruit
- Well suited for container growing
- Prolific fruiting from summer through fall
- Thrives in full sun exposure
- Can be successfully overwintered indoors
- Tasty addition to any collection
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Lemon Guava Tree quality and successful delivery. Reviewers consistently highlight the meticulous packaging that ensures the sensitive plants arrive securely and undamaged. The initial health and vigor are exceptional; buyers report receiving true to type specimens with strong root systems ready for establishment. While the premium price relative to the starter plant size generates some surprise among new growers, experienced enthusiasts recognize they are paying for superior genetic quality and expert propagation. The consensus is that the high initial cost is justified by the excellent quality and subsequent vigorous growth, making this a highly recommended purchase for serious subtropical fruit collectors.
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