Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Psidium cattleianum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and aromatic. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit can be used in jellies, jams, custards, drinks etc.; Sweet and aromatic.; The flavour is more pronounced than that of the yellow strawberry guava but lacks the muskiness of the common guava.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 9)