Malay Purple Guava

The Purple Malay Guava is a striking fruit tree known for its vibrant purple leaves and purple skinned fruit. The fruit is medium to large pear shaped with soft, juicy flesh.It's pleasantly sweet and aromatic and the flesh is a vibrant red to purple.

Ideal for tropical and subtropical climates, this tree produces well in Perth.

The tree itself is evergreen and can be pruned to maintain a smaller size of 1.5 to 3m, making it suitable for gardens and even large containers.

Features

Common Names: Purple Malay Guava, Guava Malay Ungu

Botanical Name: Psidium guajava

Fruit Colour: dark Purple skin, light red to purple flesh

Fruit Size: Medium to large, up to 10 cm

Taste: Sweet with a slight tartness, highly aromatic

Uses: Fresh eating, juices, desserts, preserves

Growing Conditions

Soil Preference: Well-draining, loamy soil; pH 5.5 to 7.0

Sunlight: partial shade to full sun

Watering: Regular watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings

Climate: Thrives in warm climates, suitable for tropical to subtropical regions

Size: Grows up to 5m tall, but can be pruned smaller for gardens or pots

Harvest Season: Typically fruits in summer through to autumn

Frost Tolerance: light frost when mature

Care Tips

The Purple Malay Guava is a relatively low-maintenance tree, but regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages fruit production. Mulching and feeding with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season promotes healthy growth.

Keywords: Purple Malay Guava, Psidium guajava, tropical fruit, edible garden, exotic fruit tree