Psidium robustum, Banana Guava
Psidium robustum, is probably one of the most exciting guavas that I am growing in my orchard. This species is distinct from P. cattleianum because it produces larger fruit that lack the tannic kick that is common in that species. This species is definitely something that I will be growing en-masse because it has such distinct and favorable qualities. I truly believe that this should replace the common lemon and strawberry guavas that are found throughout peoples yards in California and have been a staple for the past 30+ years.
I have a couple of different plants with different phenotypic expressions manifesting as a Dwarf low growing shrub and one that is an upright shrub. The upright shrub is particularly productive whereas the low growing phenotype is incredibly ornamental but lacking in productivity. These seedlings come from the upright highly productive shrub. All plants are grown from Wildlands Farm and Nursery grown fruit.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium robustum
Common Name / Native Name: Banana Guava, Araca Grande
Range: Maranhao, Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Seasonally Dry Tropical Biomes
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: ~20 feet
Width: ~15 feet
Foliage: Glossy green foliage
Flower: Large white flowers coming from new growth
Fruit: Yellow fruits around the size of a ping pong ball
Soil Type/ pH: Tolerates higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+, potentially down to 9a
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined but goes through winter in 9a with no damage whatsoever, with frosts
Edibility: Probably one of my favorite guavas right now. The fruit ripens in fall allowing for great sugar development and non-tannic fruits. This tree is distinct from P. cattleianum in that it does not have the tannic kick that P. cattleianum does. Flavor notes of Banana and apple. Totally sweet!
Age to maturity: ~3 years
Sources:
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601008-1/images
https://www.huertasurbanas.com/product/araza-grande-psidium-robustum/
Psidium robustum, is probably one of the most exciting guavas that I am growing in my orchard. This species is distinct from P. cattleianum because it produces larger fruit that lack the tannic kick that is common in that species. This species is definitely something that I will be growing en-masse because it has such distinct and favorable qualities. I truly believe that this should replace the common lemon and strawberry guavas that are found throughout peoples yards in California and have been a staple for the past 30+ years.
I have a couple of different plants with different phenotypic expressions manifesting as a Dwarf low growing shrub and one that is an upright shrub. The upright shrub is particularly productive whereas the low growing phenotype is incredibly ornamental but lacking in productivity. These seedlings come from the upright highly productive shrub. All plants are grown from Wildlands Farm and Nursery grown fruit.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium robustum
Common Name / Native Name: Banana Guava, Araca Grande
Range: Maranhao, Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Seasonally Dry Tropical Biomes
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: ~20 feet
Width: ~15 feet
Foliage: Glossy green foliage
Flower: Large white flowers coming from new growth
Fruit: Yellow fruits around the size of a ping pong ball
Soil Type/ pH: Tolerates higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+, potentially down to 9a
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined but goes through winter in 9a with no damage whatsoever, with frosts
Edibility: Probably one of my favorite guavas right now. The fruit ripens in fall allowing for great sugar development and non-tannic fruits. This tree is distinct from P. cattleianum in that it does not have the tannic kick that P. cattleianum does. Flavor notes of Banana and apple. Totally sweet!
Age to maturity: ~3 years
Sources:
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601008-1/images
https://www.huertasurbanas.com/product/araza-grande-psidium-robustum/
Psidium robustum, is probably one of the most exciting guavas that I am growing in my orchard. This species is distinct from P. cattleianum because it produces larger fruit that lack the tannic kick that is common in that species. This species is definitely something that I will be growing en-masse because it has such distinct and favorable qualities. I truly believe that this should replace the common lemon and strawberry guavas that are found throughout peoples yards in California and have been a staple for the past 30+ years.
I have a couple of different plants with different phenotypic expressions manifesting as a Dwarf low growing shrub and one that is an upright shrub. The upright shrub is particularly productive whereas the low growing phenotype is incredibly ornamental but lacking in productivity. These seedlings come from the upright highly productive shrub. All plants are grown from Wildlands Farm and Nursery grown fruit.
Family: Myrtaceae
Name: Psidium robustum
Common Name / Native Name: Banana Guava, Araca Grande
Range: Maranhao, Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Seasonally Dry Tropical Biomes
Sun: Full sun/part shade
Height: ~20 feet
Width: ~15 feet
Foliage: Glossy green foliage
Flower: Large white flowers coming from new growth
Fruit: Yellow fruits around the size of a ping pong ball
Soil Type/ pH: Tolerates higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+, potentially down to 9a
Cold Hardiness: Undetermined but goes through winter in 9a with no damage whatsoever, with frosts
Edibility: Probably one of my favorite guavas right now. The fruit ripens in fall allowing for great sugar development and non-tannic fruits. This tree is distinct from P. cattleianum in that it does not have the tannic kick that P. cattleianum does. Flavor notes of Banana and apple. Totally sweet!
Age to maturity: ~3 years
Sources:
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601008-1/images
https://www.huertasurbanas.com/product/araza-grande-psidium-robustum/