Psidium Species, Para Guava, Araca-Pera

Psidiumacutangulum

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Psidium (SIGH-dee-um)
Species
acutangulum (a-kew-TAN-gu-lum)
Synonym
Psidium acidum
Psidium acutangulum var. crassirame
Psidium acutangulum var. oblongata
Psidium grandiflorum
Psidium persoonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Melbourne, Florida

Kenner, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Kenner, LA (Zone 9a) | July 2017 | positive

grows very similar to regular guava.
hasnt fruited yet for me, but is still young.
likes organics, mulch, and can use extra...Read More

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