Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Rosa nutkana
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Nootka गुलाब
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Nootka Rose
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Rosa nutkana
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Nootka rose
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Rosa nutkana
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Nootka rose
goiaba
In Polish
Nootka róży
guawa
In Latin
Rosa nutkana
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Rosa
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Nootka rose and Guava
Season and care of Nootka rose and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Nootka rose and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nootka rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nootka rose and Guava Physical Information
Nootka rose and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nootka rose and Guava are as follows:
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Nootka rose and Guava
Care of Nootka rose and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.