Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
-
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
-
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Amur Maple
Guava Tree
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
érable de l'Amour
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Amur Maple
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
goiaba
In Polish
klon amur
guawa
In Latin
amur acernis
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Acer
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Guava
Season and care of Amur Maple and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Guava Physical Information
Amur Maple and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Guava are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Amur Maple and Guava
Care of Amur Maple and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.