Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Poisonous
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Guava Tree
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
goiaba
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
guawa
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Guava
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Guava Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Guava are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of American Beautyberry and Guava
Care of American Beautyberry and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.