Grow your own Strawberry Guava Tree (Psidium cattleianum)! This hardy, fast-growing fruit tree thrives in zones 9-11, producing delicious, fragrant red guavas with a hint of strawberry flavor. Perfect for eating fresh, making jam, juice, or jelly. Easy to grow, tolerates poor soils, and withstands temperatures as low as 22F (-5C). Variety: Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) Plant Type: Large shrub or small tree (6-14 feet tall) Fruit: Fragrant, juicy red guavas (yellow variety possible) Taste: Sweet with a hint of strawberry, less musky than common guava Uses: Fresh eating, juice, jam, jelly, puree Growth Conditions: Thrives in zones 9-11, withstands as low as 22F (-5C) Soil: Tolerates poor and limestone soils Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best fruit production Drought Tolerance: Requires moderate watering; more in poor soil Germination Time: 2 to 8+ weeks?patience required! Common Name: Strawberry Guava, Cattley Guava Scientific Name: Psidium cattleianum USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Soil Requirements: Well-draining, tolerates poor soils Sunlight Needs: Full sun Watering Needs: Moderate; more in poor soil Germination Tips: Soak seeds in boiling water for 5 minutes before planting Plant Type: Perennial fruit tree/shrub strawberry guava seeds, psidium cattleianum, guava fruit tree, tropical fruit seeds, edible fruit tree, exotic fruit plant, zone 9 fruit tree, hardy guava tree, red guava seeds, fast growing fruit, guava jam tree, easy fruit tree, rare fruit seeds