{"product_id":"strawberry-guava-shrub","title":"Strawberry Guava Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage and sweet-tart fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":67941033214014,"sku":"32074","price":65.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/strawberry-guava-3.jpg?v=1792635960","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/strawberry-guava-shrub","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}