Psidium guajava

 

Ruby Supreme

Highly productive, easy growing tree with baseball sized fruits turning yellow when ripe. The fruits flesh is aromatic, sweet & pink. Allow fruit to ripen on the tree for maximum freshness. Does well in containers.


USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile but does best with companions.
Blooming Season: Intermittent
Ripening Season: 60-90 days after flowering
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Fruit at a young age. With adequate sun & warmth, mature trees can produce 40-70lbs of fruit per year.
Full Size: 10' high, 15' wide tree
Cold Tolerance: Needs protection during winter, bring potted trees indoors at 40 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun, 12 hours if possible
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Drought Tolerant once established but ensure watering during flowering & fruiting. For initial planting water every day to every other day and then gradually begin water 2-3 times per week after initial planting
Soil & Site Requirements: Will thrive in varied conditions, easy tropical to grow. Allow 10' from other trees or shrubs.
Links: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg045