Psidium sp.
'Araca Amarela de Caatinga'
Psidium sp. 'Araca Amarela de Caatinga'
There is very little information about this species. This is a Guava, Psidium spp., that I imported directly from Brazil. There was no true identification provided by the seller. The fruit is said to be a fairly decent sized (probably around the size of a Strawberry guava, Psidium cattleianum). This species is not P. cattleianum and more closely resembles Psidium australe, yet it is certainly not that. If you like collecting guavas (like me!) you should absolutely include this in your collection!
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium sp.
Common Name / Native Name: Araca Amarelo de Caatinga
Range: The Caatinga, North Eastern Brazil
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: Unknown
Width: Unknown
Foliage: Ovate leaves with a softer texture than traditional P. guajava
Flower: Unknown
Fruit: Decent sized yellow fruits
Soil Type/ pH: Undetermined
USDA Climate Zones: Undetermined
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined
Edibility: Supposedly a great guava for eating out of hand.
Age to maturity: Unknown, but likely to be like other Psidium spp., fruiting in 2-5 years.
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