Hawaiian Guava is a tropical fruiting variety known for its strongly aromatic, sweet fruit and reliable productivity in warm climates. It produces rounded fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a distinctive tropical fragrance. The plant has a dense, bushy growth habit and performs well as both a productive fruiting shrub and informal screening plant.
Fruit Colour: Light green to yellow when ripe
Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval
Fruit Size: Small to medium
Flavour: Sweet, highly aromatic, tropical with mild musky notes
Fruit Season: Late summer to autumn
Cropping Habit: Heavy and consistent crops, often very prolific once established
Best Uses: Fresh eating, juices, smoothies, jams, jellies, desserts
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular; prefers consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots and can be maintained as a compact shrub
Mature Height: 2–5 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in cooler climates
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low; sensitive to frost and cold damage
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; benefits from sheltered positions in exposed areas
Leaf colour: Mid to deep green with a slightly glossy surface
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 6–12 cm, oval to elliptical with prominent veins
Hawaiian Guava is a tropical fruiting variety known for its strongly aromatic, sweet fruit and reliable productivity in warm climates. It produces rounded fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a distinctive tropical fragrance. The plant has a dense, bushy growth habit and performs well as both a productive fruiting shrub and informal screening plant.
Fruit Colour: Light green to yellow when ripe
Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval
Fruit Size: Small to medium
Flavour: Sweet, highly aromatic, tropical with mild musky notes
Fruit Season: Late summer to autumn
Cropping Habit: Heavy and consistent crops, often very prolific once established
Best Uses: Fresh eating, juices, smoothies, jams, jellies, desserts
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular; prefers consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots and can be maintained as a compact shrub
Mature Height: 2–5 m
Mature Width: 2–4 m
Seasonality: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in cooler climates
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low; sensitive to frost and cold damage
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; benefits from sheltered positions in exposed areas
Leaf colour: Mid to deep green with a slightly glossy surface
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 6–12 cm, oval to elliptical with prominent veins
