Campomanesia schlechtendaliana
Guabiroba verde
Campomanesia schlechtendaliana, Guabiroba verde
Campomanesia schlechtendaliana, is a more common Campomanesia spp. that has been in the rare fruit circles for some time now. It’s fruit is
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Campomanesia schlechtendaliana
Common Name / Native Name: Guabiroba verde
Range: Cerrados of Central Brazil
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: ~30 feet
Width: ~15 feet
Foliage: Leathery foliage with a slight pubescensce
Flower: Perfect flowers (male and female on same flower)
Fruit: Small green/yellow fruits
Soil Type/ pH: Tolerates higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined but has experienced brief periods of frosts
Edibility: A very pleasant tasting guava that stands out from your regular Guava. A sweet and tart flavor that isn’t dominated by large seeds.
Age to maturity:
Sources:
http://www.bananasraras.org/frutasrarasingles/guabiroba1.htm