Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
अमरूद
Texas Madrone
In German
Echte Guave
Texas Madrone
In French
Goyavier
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
guayaba
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Goiabeira
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Goiabeira
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Goiabeira and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Goiabeira and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Goiabeira and Texas Madrone
Care of Goiabeira and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.