A guava with a difference... small, refreshingly tart with a lemony aroma – what better combination!
A tropical fruit with greenish-yellow flesh, thin skin and an oval shape, very aromatic. An evergreen tree growing to 3-5 metres with oval leaves. White flowers with numerous stamens. It is honey-producing.
Its fruit, rich in vitamin C, is used to make jams and juices. It has many medicinal properties, including purifying, digestive, circulatory, expectorant, toning and revitalising.
Balcony & Courtyard, Fruit production, Low maintenance garden, Baskets & Containers

| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, Spring |
| Fruit colour | Yellow |
| Fragrant | Flower, Fruit |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Common name | PSIDIUM GUAYAVA - Lemon Guava |
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| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Harvest period | January, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Fruit production, Low maintenance garden, Baskets & Containers |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas |
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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