White Mexican Cream Guava (Psidium Guajava)
White Mexican Cream guava is a small, round fruit that typically grows in clusters on trees reaching up to 10 meters in height. The fruit has pale yellow skin, often with a red blush, and creamy white flesh that is thick, aromatic, and surrounds a small cavity filled with soft, edible seeds. Its flavor is sweet and tropical, with subtle hints of pineapple and passion fruit. This variety, also known as Tropical Yellow guava, is one of the few guavas prized for its white interior and fragrant scent. Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as pectin, it offers both nutritional value and delicious taste. The pulp is most commonly used in culinary applications and can be turned into marmalades, sauces, syrups, or pastes. In Mexican cuisine, it is often made into guava paste and paired with soft cheeses. The fruit is also used to make wine in parts of southern Africa. In traditional Amazonian medicine, the leaves and bark have been used to treat digestive issues and sore throats.
In New Orleans, White Mexican Cream guava is particularly well-suited for both edible forest systems and container growing. Its relatively compact size, fast growth, and dense canopy make it an excellent choice for the understory layer of a food forest, where it can provide shade, fragrance, and high-quality fruit. This guava variety thrives in the warm, humid subtropical climate of New Orleans and can fruit abundantly with minimal care once established. Since mature trees can tolerate brief drops below freezing, they are resilient in the region’s occasional cold spells, especially when protected or strategically planted near buildings or thermal mass.
The tree’s adaptability to container culture also makes it an excellent option for urban gardeners or those with limited space. When planted in a large pot with good drainage and full sun, White Mexican Cream guava can thrive and fruit reliably. Containers also allow for easy repositioning during cold weather, offering added protection for young or sensitive plants. With its delicious fruit, ornamental value, and cultural significance, White Mexican Cream guava is a versatile, rewarding tree that fits well into New Orleans' edible landscapes, whether planted directly in the ground or grown on a sunny patio.
White Mexican Cream guava is a small, round fruit that typically grows in clusters on trees reaching up to 10 meters in height. The fruit has pale yellow skin, often with a red blush, and creamy white flesh that is thick, aromatic, and surrounds a small cavity filled with soft, edible seeds. Its flavor is sweet and tropical, with subtle hints of pineapple and passion fruit. This variety, also known as Tropical Yellow guava, is one of the few guavas prized for its white interior and fragrant scent. Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as pectin, it offers both nutritional value and delicious taste. The pulp is most commonly used in culinary applications and can be turned into marmalades, sauces, syrups, or pastes. In Mexican cuisine, it is often made into guava paste and paired with soft cheeses. The fruit is also used to make wine in parts of southern Africa. In traditional Amazonian medicine, the leaves and bark have been used to treat digestive issues and sore throats.
In New Orleans, White Mexican Cream guava is particularly well-suited for both edible forest systems and container growing. Its relatively compact size, fast growth, and dense canopy make it an excellent choice for the understory layer of a food forest, where it can provide shade, fragrance, and high-quality fruit. This guava variety thrives in the warm, humid subtropical climate of New Orleans and can fruit abundantly with minimal care once established. Since mature trees can tolerate brief drops below freezing, they are resilient in the region’s occasional cold spells, especially when protected or strategically planted near buildings or thermal mass.
The tree’s adaptability to container culture also makes it an excellent option for urban gardeners or those with limited space. When planted in a large pot with good drainage and full sun, White Mexican Cream guava can thrive and fruit reliably. Containers also allow for easy repositioning during cold weather, offering added protection for young or sensitive plants. With its delicious fruit, ornamental value, and cultural significance, White Mexican Cream guava is a versatile, rewarding tree that fits well into New Orleans' edible landscapes, whether planted directly in the ground or grown on a sunny patio.
White Mexican Cream guava is a small, round fruit that typically grows in clusters on trees reaching up to 10 meters in height. The fruit has pale yellow skin, often with a red blush, and creamy white flesh that is thick, aromatic, and surrounds a small cavity filled with soft, edible seeds. Its flavor is sweet and tropical, with subtle hints of pineapple and passion fruit. This variety, also known as Tropical Yellow guava, is one of the few guavas prized for its white interior and fragrant scent. Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as pectin, it offers both nutritional value and delicious taste. The pulp is most commonly used in culinary applications and can be turned into marmalades, sauces, syrups, or pastes. In Mexican cuisine, it is often made into guava paste and paired with soft cheeses. The fruit is also used to make wine in parts of southern Africa. In traditional Amazonian medicine, the leaves and bark have been used to treat digestive issues and sore throats.
In New Orleans, White Mexican Cream guava is particularly well-suited for both edible forest systems and container growing. Its relatively compact size, fast growth, and dense canopy make it an excellent choice for the understory layer of a food forest, where it can provide shade, fragrance, and high-quality fruit. This guava variety thrives in the warm, humid subtropical climate of New Orleans and can fruit abundantly with minimal care once established. Since mature trees can tolerate brief drops below freezing, they are resilient in the region’s occasional cold spells, especially when protected or strategically planted near buildings or thermal mass.
The tree’s adaptability to container culture also makes it an excellent option for urban gardeners or those with limited space. When planted in a large pot with good drainage and full sun, White Mexican Cream guava can thrive and fruit reliably. Containers also allow for easy repositioning during cold weather, offering added protection for young or sensitive plants. With its delicious fruit, ornamental value, and cultural significance, White Mexican Cream guava is a versatile, rewarding tree that fits well into New Orleans' edible landscapes, whether planted directly in the ground or grown on a sunny patio.