Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Guava Tree
White Oak
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
सफेद ओक
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
weiße Eiche
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
roble blanco
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
White Oak
In Portuguese
goiaba
Carvalho branco
In Polish
guawa
biały dąb
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Quercus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Guava and White Oak
Season and care of Guava and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and White Oak Physical Information
Guava and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and White Oak are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Guava and White Oak
Care of Guava and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.