Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your home with a vibrant Queen Guava live plant. This exquisite fruit tree, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, is a highly sought-after variety renowned for its exceptionally sweet and aromatic fruits. Originating from Central and South America, guava trees are cherished globally for their delicious produce and ornamental appeal. Our healthy Queen Guava live plant, measuring 1 to 2 feet tall, is carefully cultivated and ready to establish itself in your garden or a spacious container. Guava fruit is not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a wonderful addition to a health-conscious diet. Growing your own guava ensures a fresh supply of this delightful fruit, allowing you to enjoy its unique flavor and fragrance straight from the branch.

The Queen Guava variety is particularly prized for its large, round fruits with a rich, creamy texture and a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Unlike some other guava types, the Queen Guava often has fewer seeds, making it a more enjoyable eating experience. This tropical fruit plant is a fantastic choice for both seasoned gardeners and those new to growing edible plants, as it is relatively easy to care for once established. With proper attention, your Queen Guava tree will flourish, gracing your space with lush green foliage and eventually rewarding you with an abundance of delectable fruit. This plant is a true gem for anyone looking to expand their home orchard or add an exotic touch to their landscape.

Key Benefits

Owning a Queen Guava live plant offers a multitude of benefits, from fresh fruit to enhancing your garden’s beauty. This tropical tree provides both aesthetic appeal and a bountiful harvest, making it a rewarding investment for any plant enthusiast.

• Abundant, Delicious Fruit: Enjoy a continuous supply of large, sweet, and aromatic Queen Guavas directly from your own tree. These fruits are perfect for eating fresh, making juices, jellies, or desserts, ensuring you always have a healthy snack on hand. Growing your own fruit guarantees freshness and allows you to avoid pesticides often found on store-bought produce.
• Nutritional Powerhouse: Guavas are rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, contributing significantly to a healthy diet. Incorporating fresh guava into your meals supports overall well-being and boosts immunity. This makes the Queen Guava live plant a valuable addition to an edible garden.
• Attractive Ornamental Tree: Beyond its fruit, the Queen Guava tree features attractive foliage and often produces delicate, fragrant white flowers, adding a tropical aesthetic to your landscape or patio. Its lush green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for other plants and can create a serene outdoor space.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, Guava tree care is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of varying experience levels. With basic watering, fertilization, and pruning, your tree will thrive and produce fruit for many years.
• Versatile Growing Options: This tree can be grown in the ground in warmer climates or successfully cultivated in large containers in cooler regions, allowing you to move it indoors during colder months. This flexibility makes it possible for more people to grow Queen Guava.
• Long Lifespan: With proper care, a Queen Guava tree can be a long-term producer, providing fresh fruit for decades. It’s an investment that continues to yield delicious returns year after year.
• Unique Garden Addition: Stand out from traditional fruit trees with this exotic and productive tropical fruit plant, making your garden a conversation starter and a source of unique flavors.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure your Queen Guava live plant flourishes and produces an abundance of fruit, understanding its specific care requirements is crucial. Guava trees thrive in warm, sunny environments. They prefer a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. If you are learning how to grow Queen Guava in a container, place it in a spot where it gets ample light, such as a south-facing patio or near a bright window if brought indoors.

When it comes to watering, consistent moisture is key, especially during fruiting periods and hot weather. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly before watering again. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot, so ensure your pot has drainage holes or your garden soil is well-draining. For soil, a rich, well-draining loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter can improve drainage. Fertilize your tropical fruit plant every 1-2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer, or one specifically formulated for fruit trees. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter when growth slows.

Pruning is important for shaping the tree, promoting air circulation, and enhancing fruit production. Prune after the main harvest to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and to maintain a manageable size. Guavas are generally hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a cooler climate, it’s best to grow your guava in a container and bring it indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C). Protect young trees from frost. Common pests include fruit flies and scale insects, which can be managed with organic pest control methods or horticultural oils. Understanding these aspects of Guava tree care will help you cultivate a healthy and productive plant.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy Queen Guava live plant, which stands approximately 1 to 2 feet tall from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage. It is shipped securely in a 6-inch nursery pot, providing a well-established root system for successful transplanting. Guava trees are known for their relatively fast growth rate, and with optimal conditions, your plant can begin producing fruit within 1-3 years. Mature Queen Guava trees can reach heights of 10-20 feet in the ground if left unpruned, but they can be easily maintained at a smaller, more manageable size through regular pruning, especially when grown in containers. The typical spread of a mature tree is similar to its height.

The plant will arrive with lush green leaves, indicative of its healthy condition. It is ready to be planted in a larger pot or directly into your garden, depending on your climate and growing preferences. While the exact time to maturity can vary based on care and environmental factors, this 1-2 foot tall specimen has a head start towards becoming a productive fruit-bearing tree. Expect continuous blooming and fruiting cycles throughout the warmer months once the plant reaches maturity, providing a steady supply of fresh, delicious guavas for years to come. This robust edible garden plant is a fantastic investment for any home gardener.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This particular Queen Guava live plant is 1 to 2 feet tall when shipped. In the ground, mature Queen Guava trees can reach 10-20 feet tall, but they can be kept smaller through regular pruning, especially when grown in large containers.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot, providing a good root system for a smooth transition to your garden or a larger container. We recommend transplanting it into a larger pot (at least 10-15 gallons) soon after arrival for optimal growth.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Queen Guava live plant thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. In cooler climates, it can be grown outdoors during warm months and brought indoors as a container plant when temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C).
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Guava trees require abundant sunlight, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sun per day, to produce the best fruit. Partial shade in the hottest part of the afternoon can be beneficial in very intense climates.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Guava tree care is relatively straightforward once established. They require consistent watering, good drainage, and regular fertilization during the growing season. It’s a great choice for those looking to grow Queen Guava.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Queen Guava plant will arrive healthy and carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit. It will have a well-established root ball in its 6-inch pot, ready for planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: With proper care, your 1-2 ft tall Queen Guava plant can begin to bloom and produce fruit within 1-3 years of planting. Fruiting typically occurs during the warmer months.
• Q: What is the best time to plant a Queen Guava? A: The best time to plant a Queen Guava is in spring or early summer after the last chance of frost has passed. This gives the plant ample time to establish itself before cooler weather.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Queen Guava trees are tropical and prefer warm climates. They are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a colder zone, you will need to protect your tropical fruit plant from frost by bringing it indoors or providing significant winter protection.
• Q: Can I grow this plant in a small space? A: While Queen Guava trees can grow quite large, they respond well to pruning and can be successfully grown in large containers (20+ gallons) on patios or in smaller gardens, allowing you to manage their size.