Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Constipation
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Pear
In German
Echte Guave
Birne
In Greek
Goiabeira
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Pera
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Pear
Season and care of Goiabeira and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Goiabeira and Pear Physical Information
Goiabeira and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Pear are as follows:
Care of Goiabeira and Pear
Care of Goiabeira and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.