Delicious and Highly Ornamental – Malaysian Red Guava is a productive tree from Malaysia, producing medium size fruit for eating fresh off the tree or canning and preserving. The bumpy, round shaped fruit is maroon on the exterior with a unique pinkish-cream interior flesh. Fruit typically scales in at 0.8 – 1.3 lbs. and are floral, mild and aromatic with a sweet juicy pulp. The maturing trunk of this Guava tree is covered in beautiful copper colored bark that peels off regularly to expose shades of pink and green. Light pruning is recommended to develop a strong base in order to support the additional weight during fruiting season.
GROWING GUIDE
- Zone: 9-10B
- Sun: Prefers full sun; should be in shade/ filtered light until cutting is rooted and acclimated
- Soil Quality: Poor/Rich Well-Draining
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- We recommend when planting mix 60% Native Soil: 40% Compost or Planting Mix
GUAVA BENEFITS AND USES
Guava is loaded with nutrients. Not only does it have more Vitamin C than oranges, guava is also rich in other antioxidants, and has been shown to have a number of great health benefits. Here are just a few of the benefits of eating this tropical fruit.
- Improve Digestion
- Relieve Painful Periods
- Improve Your Immune System
NUTRITION
One guava contains more than twice the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. In addition to its high Vitamin C content, guava is also packed with other nutrients, including:
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin A
- Potassium
EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANT
- Fruit – The Fruit range in all different sizes, firm to soft skin, flesh can be crunchy like an apple or custard-like, flesh can range between white, red, or pink
- Leaves – The leaves are used in herbal teas
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