Psidium guajava ‘Brazilian Orange’
Profile: Psidium guajava ‘Brazilian Orange’ is one of your classic ol’ Tropical Guava species. P. guajava has a tendency to be on the more tropical side and usually requires a decent amount of heat to ripen properly, from what I’ve always been told. I have found a few guava species in the Bay Area, zones 9b, and eaten pretty good fruit off of them. I have no idea if this tree will do well in the colder temperature zones (i.e. fruit ripening properly) although, it is definitely possible if you have the right microclimate. Regardless, I have heard that the Orange varieties of Guava have a tendency to be some of the more delicious ones.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium guajava
Common Name / Native Name: ‘Orange Brazilian’ Guava
Range: Cultivated regions of Brazil
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: 10+ feet
Width: 8+ feet
Foliage: Beautiful guava foliage, red venation
Flower: Large white flowers
Fruit: Large yellow fruits with a bright orange flesh
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity but can handle moderately higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+/10a
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined but has experienced brief periods of frosts
Edibility: Supposedly one of the superior guava varieties.
Age to maturity: Unknown, likely 3-6 years