Narrowleaf Guava (Psidium Striatulum)
This is rare guava species from Brazil. We got the seeds from Brian Laufer at Raindance Seeds who collects amazing specimens from around the world. He considers this guava to be one of the most delicious. Very sweet and flavorful. Their leaves are unique and ornamental.
Narrowleaf guava is well-suited to New Orleans’ humid subtropical climate (USDA Zone 9b). It tolerates both heat and humidity well, and while it may experience some damage during rare hard frosts, mature plants can often recover. It's a hardier species than tropical guava and adapts better to slightly cooler or wetter climates. Additionally, it grows as a shrub or small tree, making it manageable for smaller yards or urban gardens. It’s also relatively pest- and disease-resistant, and once established, it requires minimal care. The attractive narrow leaves and yellow fruits add ornamental value, while its fruit production offers a tasty and uncommon addition to home gardens.
The plant stays smaller than other guava and will grow well in pots on a New Orleans porch.
This is rare guava species from Brazil. We got the seeds from Brian Laufer at Raindance Seeds who collects amazing specimens from around the world. He considers this guava to be one of the most delicious. Very sweet and flavorful. Their leaves are unique and ornamental.
Narrowleaf guava is well-suited to New Orleans’ humid subtropical climate (USDA Zone 9b). It tolerates both heat and humidity well, and while it may experience some damage during rare hard frosts, mature plants can often recover. It's a hardier species than tropical guava and adapts better to slightly cooler or wetter climates. Additionally, it grows as a shrub or small tree, making it manageable for smaller yards or urban gardens. It’s also relatively pest- and disease-resistant, and once established, it requires minimal care. The attractive narrow leaves and yellow fruits add ornamental value, while its fruit production offers a tasty and uncommon addition to home gardens.
The plant stays smaller than other guava and will grow well in pots on a New Orleans porch.
This is rare guava species from Brazil. We got the seeds from Brian Laufer at Raindance Seeds who collects amazing specimens from around the world. He considers this guava to be one of the most delicious. Very sweet and flavorful. Their leaves are unique and ornamental.
Narrowleaf guava is well-suited to New Orleans’ humid subtropical climate (USDA Zone 9b). It tolerates both heat and humidity well, and while it may experience some damage during rare hard frosts, mature plants can often recover. It's a hardier species than tropical guava and adapts better to slightly cooler or wetter climates. Additionally, it grows as a shrub or small tree, making it manageable for smaller yards or urban gardens. It’s also relatively pest- and disease-resistant, and once established, it requires minimal care. The attractive narrow leaves and yellow fruits add ornamental value, while its fruit production offers a tasty and uncommon addition to home gardens.
The plant stays smaller than other guava and will grow well in pots on a New Orleans porch.