Psidium striatulum
Narrow Leaf Guava
Psidium striatulum
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium striatulum
Common Name / Native Name: Narrow Leaf Guava
Range: Northern South America to Brazil and Bolivia
Sun: Full sun at maturity (1.5-2 years)
Height: ~10 feet
Width: ~10 feet
Foliage: Narrow leaves with deep pink/red coloration that is enhanced in the colder winter months. One of the most beautiful in terms of foliage.
Flower: Medium size white myrtaceous flowers
Fruit: The fruits resemble that of the traditional tropical guava. They have a yellow exterior and a bright pink interior, at maximum ripeness the pink will start to show on the outside of the fruit. Smaller inconspicuous seeds compared to tropical guava. The tree bears abundantly.
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity but tolerates higher pH soils well.
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+
Cold Hardiness: Has taken a freeze and temperatures in low 30’s with no damage.
Edibility: One of the best Guava spp. I have eaten. Delicious flavorful fruit that tastes as it smells. Fragrant, flowery and tropical. Great eaten out of hand.
Sources:
http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601047-1