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Guava - Cherry Yellow Cherry
Botanical name Psidium cattleyanum
Family Myrtaceae
Details
Fruit about 2.5cm round turning golden yellow when fully ripe. April - July. Aromatic, juicy with small edible seeds
Small tree from 2-4 metres. Can be moderately vigorous. Spreading habit. Prune for size or shape late autumn or early spring. Fruits on new seasons growth (reddish-bronze colour) prune before spring growth starts.
Self-fertile, pollinated by insects and birds.
Can tolerate costal conditions and some shade.
Harvest
Forest layer low-tree
Height (m) 2 - 4
Flowers white
Edible
Evergreen
Frost sensitive
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun Full sun
Soil type free-draining rich in organic matter
Belongs to the following Plant
Red cherry / strawberry guava
Common name Red cherry / strawberry guava
Botanical name Psidium cattleianum
Forest layer shrub
Height (m) 6
Edible
Evergreen
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun Full sun