This upright shrub to small tree has a greyish-brown trunk with many spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has dark green elliptical leaves and the whitish saucer-shaped flower appear solitary during late spring followed by editable fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Psidium littoraleis naturally found in South America growing in eastern Brazil in coastal sub-tropical forests. It has naturalised in many regions of the world where It is regarded as a weed as it shades out native vegetation and encourages feral animals such as pigs.

This adaptable plant grows in most well drained fertile moist (limestone based) soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender, but will tolerate short periods of drought.

Strawberry Guava is grown for its attractive growth habit and is planted in tropical or small gardensas a shade tree and in courtyards. It established in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal regions, tropical islands. It is planted in fragrant gardens and in cold climates it is grown in a bright conservatory. ID 2186

Psidium(si-DEE-um) littorale(lit-to-RA-le)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family