Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
China
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
not available
  
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions
  
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Black
  
Yellow, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
  
Oblong elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Transplanting
  
Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles
  
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
  
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
  
Ants, Birds, Bugs
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Fruits, Stem
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
  
PSIDIUM guajava
  
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
  
Guava Tree
  
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
  
अमरूद [amarood]
  
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
  
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
  
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
Goyave or Goyavier
  
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
  
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
  
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
  
goiaba
  
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
  
guawa
  
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
  
Psidium guajava
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Caprifoliaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Viburnum
  
Psidium guajava
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.