Mexican Guava Starter Plant – Live Tropical Fruit Tree (1-2 ft)

The Mexican Guava is a tropical fruit tree prized for its sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen foliage. This starter plant, standing 1-2 feet tall, is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow their own exotic fruit at home. Whether planted in a sunny garden or a large container, it adds a touch of the tropics to any setting.

With its glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers, the Mexican Guava is both ornamental and productive. It thrives in warm climates and can be grown indoors in cooler regions with proper care. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting fresh, flavorful guavas from your own plant.

Plant Features

• Produces sweet, aromatic fruit with a tropical flavor
• Attractive evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers
• Compact growth habit, suitable for containers
• Heat-loving and drought-tolerant once established
• Self-fertile, no cross-pollination required

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Psidium guajava (Mexican variety)
• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to summer
• Mature Height: 10-20 feet (can be kept smaller in containers)
• Spacing: 10-15 feet apart for orchard planting

Planting & Care

When your starter plant arrives, carefully remove it from its packaging and water it lightly. Choose a planting location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery pot. Backfill with soil, tamp gently, and water thoroughly. For container growing, use a large pot with drainage holes and a quality potting mix.

Water regularly during the first few months to help the plant establish. Once established, Mexican Guava is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting. Fertilize with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Protect from frost in cooler zones by moving containers indoors or providing cover.

What's Included

One Mexican Guava starter plant, approximately 1-2 feet tall, ready for planting.