Chinese Guava || Psidium cattleianum || Evergreen Guava Tree || Outdoor Fruit Plant UAE & KSA

The Chinese Guava (Psidium cattleianum) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 9 meters (30 ft) tall, prized for its ornamental white flowers and delicious, nutrient-rich fruits. Native to tropical regions, this hardy tree is perfect for home gardens, patios, and orchards in UAE & KSA.

The tree features opposite, simple, oval to oblong-elliptic leaves with a pubescent underside and prominent veins. Its white fragrant flowers are about 1 inch wide, borne singly or in small clusters at the leaf axils, attracting bees and pollinators.

Chinese Guava fruits are oval, round, or pear-shaped berries, 3–10 cm long, turning yellow when ripe, with yellow or dark pink flesh. The flavor varies from sweet to slightly sour, making it perfect for fresh consumption, juices, jams, and desserts. The ripe fruit has a rich, pungent aroma that fills your home and garden.

This tree is low-maintenance, thrives in full sunlight, and prefers well-draining soil. With moderate watering and seasonal pruning, it will reward you with bountiful harvests year after year.

🌿 Why Choose the Chinese Guava Tree?
✅ Produces sweet to slightly sour guavas, perfect for fresh eating & culinary uses
✅ Fragrant white flowers attract bees & pollinators
✅ Evergreen and hardy – ideal for UAE & KSA climates
✅ Low-maintenance, easy-to-grow fruit tree
✅ Delivered healthy with premium soil & care guide

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Psidium cattleianum

• Common Names: Chinese Guava, Evergreen Guava Tree

• Family: Myrtaceae

• Height: Up to 9m (30 ft)

• Leaves: Oval to oblong-elliptic, pubescent below

• Flowers: White, 1 inch (2.5 cm), fragrant, single or clusters

• Fruit: Oval, round, or pear-shaped, yellow at maturity, yellow or dark pink flesh

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day)

• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Water Requirement: Medium – regular watering, avoid waterlogging

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Pest Tolerance: Medium

• Disease Tolerance: High

• Ornamental Value: High – fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny location for maximum fruiting

• Water moderately; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings

• Fertilize with balanced or organic fertilizer during growing season

• Prune in late winter to encourage airflow & healthy growth

• Mulch base to retain moisture & suppress weeds

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Chinese Guava Tree in a nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert planting & care guide for long-term success