Item Tag: Fragrant

Guava, Psidium guajava, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Fragrant Flowers, Edible Fruits, Shade Tree, Heat Tolerant, Container Plant, Bonsai Guava is a small tropical evergreen tree that grows to 33 feet tall. It has spreading branches and smooth thin, copper colored bark that flakes off, showing the greenish layer beneath. The leathery leaves are opposite oblong-elliptic, 3 to 6 inches long and have pronounced veins. When crushed, the leaves are aromatic. The flowers are white and faintly fragrant, borne singly or in small clusters in the leaf axils, are 1 inch wide, with 4 or 5 white petals and a prominent tuft of perhaps 250 white stamens tipped with pale-yellow anthers. The Guava is widely grown for its fruit in the tropics. The fruit, exuding a strong, sweet, musky odor when ripe, may be round, oval, or pear-shaped, 2 to 4 inches long with a thin green skin, turning light-yellow upon ripening. Next to the skin is a layer of somewhat granular flesh, 1/8 to 1/2 inch thick. The central pulp can be white, pink or red, is juicy and normally filled with very hard, yellowish seeds. Guava’s can be eaten fresh but are often used to flavor drinks, desserts, sauces, preserves and many other food products. The plant is also used in many different shampoo products for its scent. Although a tropical species, the Guava is highly adaptable and can withstand some cold for a short period of time but no more than a few degrees of frost. The Guava is highly adaptable to tropical and subtropical environments and can be grown outdoors as far North as the San Francisco Bay Area in California, as well as most areas of Florida and gulf coast states. Protect from temperatures below 30F, which can cause defoliation. Harder freezes will kill the plant. In cool winter areas, Guava’s may partially defoliate but should begin new growth flushes in spring and summer. Guavas can be easily grown as container plants in temperate regions, though their ability to bloom and set fruit is somewhat less predictable. It is also becoming a popular Bonsai Species. Guava trees grow rapidly and fruit in 2 to 4 years from seed. They live 30 to 40 years but productivity declines after the 15th year. Orchards may be rejuvenated by drastic pruning. Other Names: Guayabo, Guayavo, Goyave, Goyavier, Guyaba, Goeajaaba, Guave, Goejaba, Goiaba, Goaibeira, Kuawa, Abas, Jambu batu, Bayabas, Pichi, Posh, Enandi.Zone: 9 to 11Growth Rate: FastPlant Type: Small Evergreen Tree. Family: MyrtaceaeNative Range: Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.Height: 10 to 33 feet Spread: 40 to 75 feet Shape: VariableBloom Time: Spring-SummerBloom Color: WhiteSun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: EvergreenDrought Tolerance: Moderate. Guava is drought-tolerant but in dry regions lack of irrigation during the period of fruit development will cause the fruits to be deficient in size.Water: Moderate to HighSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Guava’s grow well in full sun, except in hot regions, where partial shade is beneficial. If trying to grow in a marginal climate, plant near a building or provide some sort of protection from damaging cold winds and rain. Generally, Guava’s are fairly adaptable and will flourish with little care. Flowers will self-pollinate and fruit develops in a few months. There may be multiple fruiting and flowering seasons throughout the year, depending on local climate conditions. Guava’s are shallow rooted and prefer lots of moisture throughout the year (except if cold), although they will withstand periods of drought, as well as dry seasonal changes. Keep the soil especially moist during flower and fruit set. The guava will tolerate poor soils, but grows much better when fertilized monthly, or when grown in soil that is high in organic material. They are not tolerant of salty soils.Culture: Guava trees respond to a complete fertilizer mix applied once a month during the first year and every other month the second year (except from mid-November to mid-January) at the rate of 8 oz (227 g) per tree initially with a gradual increase to 24 oz (680 g) by the end of the second year. Nutritional sprays providing copper and zinc are recommended thrice annually for the first 2 years and once a year thereafter. In India, flavor and quality of guavas has been somewhat improved by spraying the foliage with an aqueous solution of potassium sulfate weekly for 7 weeks after fruit set.Light pruning is always recommended to develop a strong framework and suckers should also be eliminated around the base. Fruits are borne by new shoots from mature wood. If trees bear too heavily, the branches may break. Therefore, thinning is recommended and results in larger fruits. Sowing Psidium guajava Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Pour hot water over seeds. Soak for 24 hours.Stratify: NoneGermination: Sow 1/8” Deep.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. 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