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Glossy evergreen foliage and sweet-tart fruit
The strawberry guava shrub combines glossy evergreen leaves with bright red fruit that has a pleasantly sweet-tart flavor. The fruit is delicious eaten fresh and works well in jellies, preserves, and juice.
Its dense foliage provides year-round structure in warm climates, making it useful as a specimen, informal hedge, or edible screen. Where winters are too cold for planting in the ground, it grows well in a large container that can be moved to a protected, frost-free location.
Pollination Info
Strawberry Guava Shrub Pollination
Strawberry Guava Shrubs are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Strawberry Guava Shrub will drastically increase the size of your crop.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose full sun to light shade and fertile, well-draining soil. For containers, use a pot with drainage holes and a quality potting mix; protect the plant from freezing temperatures.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water when the top few inches of soil feel dry, keeping moisture more consistent during flowering and fruit development.
3. Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or after fruiting to maintain the desired size and shape. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and any unwanted shoots from the base.
4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruiting shrubs in spring and again in early summer. Container-grown plants may benefit from lighter, more frequent feeding according to the product label.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 10-15 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 6-10 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Psidium cattleyanum |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 9-11 outdoors |
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