Red Malay Guava

The Red Malay Guava (Psidium guajava – Red Malaysian cultivar) is an ornamental and fruiting guava tree known for its striking red-tinged foliage, pink to deep-red flesh, and sweet-tart flavour. This tropical beauty adds colour to the garden even before it fruits, with coppery new growth and reddish stems that make it a standout hedge or feature tree. The fruit is medium-sized, rounded, and highly aromatic, ripening in warm months and rich in vitamin C.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 2 to 3.5 metres

pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Sun preference: Full sun

Minimum pot size by year 5: 50 cm wide

Time to fruit: 1 to 2 years

Harvest period: Spring to autumn (extended in warm climates)

Notable for red-tinged leaves, pink-red fruit, and high ornamental value

Red Malay Guava prefers rich, free-draining soil and consistent watering in dry months. Prune lightly to shape after fruiting. It thrives in warm spots and grows well in large pots or in the ground with mulch and feeding.

A top choice if you want something productive, pretty, and easy to manage in the edible landscape. Makes a stunning addition to subtropical or warm temperate gardens.

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