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.
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Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Green |
Fragrant | Flower, Fruit |
Fruit color | Yellow |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Fruit production, Low maintenance garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate, Regular |