Psidium angulatum (Brazilian Guava)

Psidium angulatum, Brazilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas

Botanical name: Psidium angulatum

Common names: Brazilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plant

An unusual and tasty wild guava from the Brazilian Amazon. Rare in cultivation. Grows into a small tree, leaves are very interesting and distinctive, with wavy margins.

Fruit grow to 2-3", with an acidic, sour but guava-like flavor. Its juice is concentrated and must be diluted and sweetened to produce a delicious drink. The fruit is processed into ice cream sorbet, gelatins and candies. A great container specimen. Zones 9 to 11.

See Article about Guava Tree.


Similar plants: Psidium angulatum (Brazilian Guava)


Psidium angulatum, Brazilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas
Psidium angulatum, Brazilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas
Psidium angulatum, Brazilian Guava, Araca Pera, Bayabas


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