Overview

Cultivate your own delicious and exotic fruit with a pink guava live tree. This tropical beauty is celebrated for its highly aromatic, sweet, and vibrant pink-fleshed fruits, which are perfect for eating fresh, making into jellies, or blending into refreshing juices. Originating from the tropics, the guava tree (Psidium guajava) is surprisingly adaptable and one of the easiest tropical fruiting plants for beginners to grow, whether in the ground in warmer climates or in containers elsewhere. Its continuous fruiting cycles ensure a steady supply of delectable fruit almost year-round, making it a rewarding addition to any garden or patio. The pink guava live tree thrives with ample sunlight and warmth, rewarding gardeners with abundant yields. Our plants are cutting-grown, meaning they are propagated from mature plants and often begin producing fruit at a young age, sometimes even when they are just 2 feet tall. The baseball-sized fruits mature to a vibrant yellow when ripe, indicating their peak sweetness. This resilient plant brings not only delicious fruit but also a touch of tropical elegance to your outdoor space or sunroom, making it an excellent edible fruit plant.

Key Benefits

The pink guava live tree offers a multitude of benefits, making it a fantastic choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking for edible fruit plants. This tropical fruit tree promises a delightful and rewarding gardening experience.

• Abundant Tropical Fruit: Enjoy a continuous supply of sweet, aromatic, pink-fleshed guava fruits that can be eaten fresh, juiced, or made into preserves. The tree fruits year-round in cycles, ensuring a steady harvest of delicious fruit.
• Easy to Grow: Considered one of the easiest tropical fruiting plants, it’s an excellent choice for beginning fruit gardeners, requiring minimal fuss for bountiful yields. This makes growing pink guava accessible to many.
• Early Fruiting: Our cutting-grown plants are known to start producing fruit at a young age, often when they are just 2 feet tall, allowing you to enjoy your harvest sooner than many other fruit trees.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The ripe fruits are incredibly versatile, perfect for fresh consumption, delicious jams, jellies, juices, and even desserts, adding a unique tropical flavor to your kitchen.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the guava tree adds a lush, tropical aesthetic to your garden or patio with its attractive foliage and occasionally fragrant white flowers.
• Container Friendly: This tree thrives in containers, making it suitable for patios, balconies, or for those in colder climates who wish to bring the plant indoors during winter, ensuring year-round enjoyment.
• Health Benefits: Guavas are known to be rich in Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, offering not just great taste but also nutritional value directly from your garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for a thriving pink guava live tree. These tropical plants flourish in warm environments and require specific conditions to produce their best fruit. They love sunlight, so ensure your plant receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun daily. If growing pink guava in a container, choose a spot on your patio or in a sunroom where it can bask in the bright light. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch, but generally, more sun equals more fruit. For those interested in container gardening, rotating the pot occasionally can ensure even growth and sun exposure.

Watering is crucial, especially for young plants and during fruiting cycles. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Good drainage is paramount; a well-draining potting mix is essential for container-grown guavas. Fertilize regularly during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruit trees. Pruning is recommended for container-grown plants to maintain a bushy, manageable shape that is as wide as it is tall, promoting better air circulation and fruit production. This also helps with the overall health and vigor of your guava plant care routine.

Pink guavas are tropical plants and prefer temperatures above 60°F (15°C). They are generally suited for USDA zones 9-11 outdoors. If you live in a colder region, plan to bring your potted guava indoors before the first frost. Protect from strong winds, which can damage branches and reduce fruiting. Keep an eye out for common pests like aphids or scale, and treat promptly with an organic horticultural oil or insecticidal soap if needed. With consistent care, your pink guava live tree will reward you with an abundance of delicious fruit.

Size & Details

This pink guava live tree is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, typically standing 2 to 3 feet tall from the base of the pot. These cutting-grown plants are selected for their vigor and early fruiting potential. Guavas are moderate growers, and with proper care, they can quickly establish themselves. When grown in containers, they can be maintained at a manageable size through regular pruning, often reaching heights of 5-8 feet, making them ideal for patios or smaller gardens. In optimal outdoor conditions, they can grow larger, up to 10-15 feet tall.

The fruit typically ripens to a yellow hue, with an aromatic, sweet, and pink inner flesh. For the best flavor, allow the fruit to fully ripen on the tree until the skin yields slightly to the touch. This ensures maximum sweetness and aroma. The continuous flowering and fruiting cycles, lasting 60-90 days between flowering and ripe fruit, mean you can enjoy fresh guava throughout much of the year. This makes the tropical fruit tree a fantastic investment for continuous harvests and a truly rewarding edible fruit plant for your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this pink guava live tree get? A: When shipped, the tree is typically 2 to 3 feet tall in a 3-gallon pot. In containers, it can be maintained at 5-8 feet with pruning. In ideal outdoor conditions, it can reach 10-15 feet, offering a substantial harvest for your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is a tropical plant best grown outdoors in USDA zones 9-11. In colder climates, it thrives as a container plant that can be moved indoors during winter, making it versatile for various climates.
• Q: How much sunlight does the pink guava live tree need? A: It requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. More sun generally leads to more fruit, so choose a sunny location.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the pink guava is considered one of the easiest tropical fruit trees to grow, making it suitable for beginners interested in growing pink guava and enjoying fresh fruit.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your pink guava live tree will arrive healthy and actively growing, securely packaged in its 3-gallon nursery pot, ready for planting or continued container growth.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a guava tree? A: If planting outdoors in the ground, spring to early summer is ideal to allow the plant to establish before colder weather. For container planting, it can be done year-round.
• Q: Can I use the fruit from this tree for juice or jelly? A: Absolutely! The sweet, aromatic pink flesh of the fruit is perfect for fresh eating, juices, jellies, and other culinary creations, making it a versatile edible fruit plant.
• Q: How long does it take for the fruit to ripen after flowering? A: The fruit typically ripens within 60-90 days after flowering. The tree flowers and fruits year-round in cycles, providing a continuous supply.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil. For container plants, a high-quality potting mix that drains well is essential for good guava plant care and root health.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: It is best suited for outdoor planting in USDA zones 9-11. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to protect it from frost by bringing it indoors during winter to ensure its survival.
• Q: What are the main benefits of this tropical fruit tree? A: Beyond delicious fruit, this tropical fruit tree offers ornamental beauty, is easy to grow, and provides early fruiting, making it a rewarding addition to any garden or patio.