Plant Database
Malaysian Red Guava
Psidium guajava ‘Red Malaysian’
The Malaysian Red Guava is a breathtaking ornamental edible, a true multi-sensory delight for the garden. This variety is a standout with its stunning coppery-red new foliage, vibrant pink flowers, and beautiful exfoliating bark in shades of copper and green. It produces smaller, round, deep red fruits with crisp, sweet pink flesh that has a delightful balance of acidity. Beyond its good looks, it's a tough, adaptable, and prolific bearer, making it the perfect choice for a stunning hedge, specimen tree, or container showpiece.
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Highly ornamental with coppery-red new leaves, pink flowers, and attractive peeling bark.
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Produces small to medium, round fruit with distinctive deep red skin and sweet, crisp pink flesh.
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More compact and shrub-like in growth (10-15 ft) compared to common guava varieties.
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Self-pollinating, drought-tolerant once established, and fruits heavily in fall/winter.
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The flesh is less musky and more balanced in sweet-tart flavor than common guavas.
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An exceptional choice for edible landscaping due to its year-round visual interest.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet with a bright, refreshing tartness and a lighter, more floral aroma than common guava.
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Texture: Very crisp and crunchy when slightly underripe, softening when fully ripe.
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Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating due to its crisp texture and balanced flavor. Also makes beautiful red-tinted jellies and sauces.