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Strawberry Guava in the Desert?


 
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CardinalTetra1



Joined: 31 Mar 2012
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:22 am    Post subject: Strawberry Guava in the Desert? Reply with quote

Has anyone had success growing Strawberry guavas (Psidium cattleianum) in Arizona? Our local Lowes has some nice specimens for sale and I am wondering if they are worth trying here. Given our similar hot summer climates, the limiting factor in their cultivation here, it would be great to know your experiences.

Thank you,

Dale
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phoenixtropicals
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Joined: 06 May 2008
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Location: Mesa Arizona

PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have found that they don't do too well. They don't like the heat and even when you get fruit it ends up being really sour. Tropical guavas do better even though they are more frost sensitive.
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OceanLyons



Joined: 28 Jul 2010
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Location: Mesa, AZ

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a 5 foot strawberry guava on the North side of the house against a wall. Nice glossy leaves, but has never given me fruit. I've had it for four years.
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