Psidium cattleianum (Strawberry Guava)

An evergreen edible hedging plant Strawberry Guava is best suited to warmer climates. Although it grows in a wide range of soils and is reasonably drought tolerant once established Psidium cattleianum is not that great in areas where heavy frosts are prevalent. Full sun is best although semi shade is OK as well.

As a fruiting hedge or windbreak Strawberry Guava will reach 6m although it is easily pruned or trimmed to keep in shape.

Try an espalier effect for a narrow fruiting screen. White flowers late spring followed by red fruit which is high in vitamin C and a with a nice taste. The Strawberry Guava fruit can be eaten fresh and is also widely used in jams and preserves.

The yellow cultivar (Psidium cattlenium var. lucidum) is perhaps not at tough as its red relative.