Guava

Psidium guajava, Myrtaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

LemonCitrus limon

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Meyer LemonCitrus limon Meyer

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Valencia OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Both tropical fruits compete for similar nutrients and guava may have allelopathic effects on citrus

Navel OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Both tropical fruits compete for similar nutrients and guava may have allelopathic effects on citrus

Blood OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Both tropical fruits compete for similar nutrients and guava may have allelopathic effects on citrus

CacaoTheobroma cacao

Guava may compete with cacao for light and potentially exhibit allelopathic effects

Yellow Passion FruitPassiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Yellow passion fruit vines can overgrow and shade guava trees

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Guava grow in?

Guava grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Guava?

Good companions for Guava include Lemon, Meyer Lemon.

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