Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Arbutus unedo
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Guava Tree
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
arbousier
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
medronheiro
goiaba
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
guawa
In Latin
arbutus
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Guava
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Guava Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Guava are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Strawberry Tree and Guava
Care of Strawberry Tree and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.