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About the Taiwanese Guava Tree

Discover the wonders of the Taiwanese Guava Tree, a fast-growing marvel recognized for its clear, shiny peel and incredibly refreshing taste. Within just one year, this impressive tree produces a bounty of delicious white guavas, making it a delightful addition to any garden.

The fruits are nothing short of a tropical treat – aromatic with the perfect balance of fruit acid and sugar, encasing juicy, sweet flesh that’s simply irresistible. These heavy producers don’t hold back, gracing you with plentiful fruit throughout the year. So, get ready to indulge in the goodness of these guavas, bursting with flavor and goodness.

How to Grow the Taiwanese Guava Tree

Growing the Taiwanese Guava Tree is a rewarding experience that starts with selecting a well-drained location, basking in the sunshine for 6-8 hours daily. This tree can handle a variety of soil types, but sandy loam with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal.

Fertilize your Taiwanese Guava Tree every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer and consider adding compost or aged manure to improve soil fertility. Prune the tree annually to maintain a manageable size and encourage fruitful harvests.

Watch out for pests and diseases, implementing necessary control measures to keep your tree healthy. When the fruits are ready to harvest – typically from March to April and July to August – simply twist them gently off the tree.

Apart from being a visual delight with its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage, the Taiwanese Guava Tree offers immense nutritional benefits, packed with vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. Enjoy these guavas fresh, juiced, or in a variety of culinary delights, and cherish the ornamental value this tree adds to your garden or landscape.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Green
Fruit Size Medium
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy, Sandy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 7.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Juicy
Years to Bear 1 - 2
Zone Range 2 - 11

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 2 - 11 Outdoors: 9 - 11
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
This item can be grown in colder climates if it's planted in a container and brought indoors during the winter months. If you're planting it outdoors in the ground, we recommend being within the outdoor zone range.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow guava trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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