Delicious Red Fruits
Produces attractive round red to purplish-red fruits with juicy flesh and a pleasant strawberry-like, sweet-tart flavor.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Strawberry Guava Seeds
Strawberry Guava, scientifically known as Psidium cattleianum, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree native to Brazil. It is admired for its glossy green leaves, smooth reddish-brown bark, delicate white flowers, and small round fruits with a delicious strawberry-like flavor. The ripe fruits typically develop a bright red to deep purplish-red color with juicy, sweet-tart flesh. Strawberry Guava is suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens and can also be grown in large containers with proper care. Its attractive foliage and flavorful fruits make it an interesting addition to home fruit gardens.
Tropical Fruit Tree
Strawberry-Flavored Fruits
Evergreen Foliage
Edible Red Fruits
Key Features
Glossy Evergreen Leaves
Features dark green, leathery leaves that provide attractive year-round foliage in suitable climates.
Fragrant White Flowers
Produces delicate white flowers with prominent stamens that add ornamental interest to the fruit tree.
Versatile Fruit Uses
The flavorful fruits can be enjoyed fresh or used in homemade jams, jellies, desserts, and beverages.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Psidium cattleianum
Native to Brazil
Sweet-tart strawberry-like fruits
Bright red to purplish-red berries
Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
Delicate fragrant white flowers
Suitable for tropical fruit gardens
Can be grown in large containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Psidium cattleianum |
| Common Name | Strawberry Guava; Cattley Guava; Cherry Guava |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree or Shrub |
| Origin | Brazil, South America |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Multi-Branched Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree |
| Fruit Color | Bright Red to Purplish Red |
| Fruit Shape | Round to Slightly Oval |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet-Tart with Strawberry-Like Flavor |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage | Glossy, Dark Green, Evergreen Leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 10A–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer in Suitable Warm Conditions |
| Seed Starting | Start Indoors in a Warm, Moist, Well-Drained Seed-Starting Mix |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1/4–1/2 Inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–12 Weeks; Germination Can Be Uneven |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Fruit Production May Begin in Approximately 3–8 Years from Seed, Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Well-Drained Loamy Soil; Adaptable to Different Soil Types |
| Watering Needs | Regular Watering During Establishment and Fruit Development |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 10–25 Feet, Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow Approximately 10–15 Feet Where Space Permits; Adjust for Local Conditions |
| Harvest Season | Varies by Climate and Growing Location |
| Primary Uses | Fresh Eating, Jams, Jellies, Desserts, Beverages, and Fruit Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Strawberry Guava seeds and rinse away any remaining fruit pulp. Soaking the seeds in lukewarm water for several hours is optional and may help prepare them for sowing.
Select healthy Strawberry Guava seeds and rinse away any remaining fruit pulp. Soaking the seeds in lukewarm water for several hours is optional and may help prepare them for sowing.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill seed trays or small pots with a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix. Choose containers with drainage holes and keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix. Choose containers with drainage holes and keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/4–1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium. Keep the containers in a warm location with suitable moisture and airflow.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4–1/2 inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium. Keep the containers in a warm location with suitable moisture and airflow.
Step 4: Maintain Warm Germination Conditions
Maintain a temperature of approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C). Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Germination may take several weeks and can occur at different times.
Maintain a temperature of approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C). Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Germination may take several weeks and can occur at different times.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several healthy leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight before moving them to a permanent growing location.
Once seedlings develop several healthy leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight before moving them to a permanent growing location.
Step 6: Care for the Growing Tree
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during establishment, apply organic mulch, and prune lightly when necessary to maintain a manageable shape.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during establishment, apply organic mulch, and prune lightly when necessary to maintain a manageable shape.
Step 7: Harvest the Ripe Fruits
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic red to purplish-red color before harvesting. Pick ripe fruits gently and enjoy them fresh or use them in homemade jams, jellies, and desserts.
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic red to purplish-red color before harvesting. Pick ripe fruits gently and enjoy them fresh or use them in homemade jams, jellies, and desserts.
Grow Sweet Tropical Fruits with Strawberry Guava
Bring tropical fruit-growing interest to your garden with Strawberry Guava. This attractive evergreen fruit tree is valued for its glossy foliage, delicate white flowers, and delicious red fruits with a distinctive strawberry-like flavor. With warm temperatures, suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular watering, Strawberry Guava can develop into a productive fruit tree. Enjoy its flavorful harvest fresh or transform the fruits into homemade jams, jellies, and desserts. Check local planting recommendations before growing this species because it can become invasive in some regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Strawberry Guava seed germination, fruit production, and growing requirements.
How long do Strawberry Guava seeds take to germinate?
Strawberry Guava seeds can take approximately 4–12 weeks to germinate under suitable warm conditions. Sow them in a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and maintain temperatures around 70–85°F (21–29°C). Germination may be staggered, so continue providing suitable conditions while waiting for seedlings to emerge.
How many years does Strawberry Guava take to produce fruit from seed?
Strawberry Guava grown from seed may take approximately 3–8 years to begin producing fruit, depending on climate, sunlight, soil quality, and plant care. Seed-grown trees generally require patience while developing into mature fruit-producing plants. Providing suitable growing conditions encourages healthy establishment.
What does ripe Strawberry Guava fruit taste like?
Ripe Strawberry Guava has a pleasant sweet-tart flavor with a distinctive strawberry-like aroma. Its juicy, whitish flesh is surrounded by a red to purplish-red skin. The fruits can be eaten fresh or used to prepare homemade jams, jellies, sauces, desserts, and refreshing fruit beverages.