Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
-
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Guava Tree
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Esperanza
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Esperanza
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Esperanza
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Esperanza
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Esperanza
In Portuguese
goiaba
Esperanza
In Polish
guawa
Esperanza
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Tecoma
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Guava and Esperanza
Season and care of Guava and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Esperanza Physical Information
Guava and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Esperanza are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guava and Esperanza
Care of Guava and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.