Tropic Pink Guava

Tropic Pink Guava

5 Gallon
$129.00
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Tropic Pink Guava

Psidium guajava ‘Tropic Pink’

Classic Aromatic Pink Guava • Vigorous & Easy for Beginners • Perfect for Juices & Jams

$129.00
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Description

The Tropic Pink Guava is a classic and vigorous producer, offering a generous harvest of aromatic, softball-sized fruit. Its slightly bumpy green skin conceals thick, juicy pink flesh that is sweet with a distinctive musky fragrance. While seedy, the flesh is perfect for eating fresh, blending into vibrant smoothies, or cooking down into incredible pink-hued jams and pastes. An exceptionally easy and fast-growing tree for beginners, it provides a quick return on investment with its reliable and abundant tropical bounty.

  • Produces large, oval fruit with aromatic, sweet, pink flesh perfect for fresh eating and processing.

  • A vigorous, fast-growing tree that is one of the easiest tropical fruits for beginners.

  • Self-pollinating and bears fruit year-round in warm climates, with peak seasons.

  • The green, slightly bumpy skin yellows slightly when ripe and emits a strong, sweet guava fragrance.

  • Can grow large but is highly responsive to pruning, making it suitable for hedges or container culture.

  • Highly adaptable to various soil types and somewhat drought-tolerant once established.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Sweet and musky with a classic, pronounced guava aroma.

  • Texture: Firm yet juicy, with a granular texture from numerous small, hard seeds.

  • Best Uses: Excellent eaten fresh (seeds and all). Ideal for making pink guava juice, nectar, jam, jelly, and paste (goiaba).

Quick Facts

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  • Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)

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  • Features:Foliage:Large elliptical leaves (4-7") with prominent yellow veins.Thick leathery texture with glossy surface.Fragrant when crushed.Fruit:Rosy pink flesh with thin yellow-green skin.Intensely sweet aroma (14-17% Brix).Butter-soft texture when ripe
  • Mature Size:Height: 20-25 ft.Width: 10-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (3 ft/year)
  • Evergreen fruit tree
  • Key Advantages:Heavy bearer (100+ fruits/year at maturity).Self-fertile - no pollinator needed.Drought and heat tolerant.Pest/disease resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical edible hedge (space 8 ft apart).Container fruit tree (15-25 gal).Orchard planting.Permaculture gardens

Faqs

Q: Are the seeds edible?
A: Yes, the numerous small seeds are edible and usually eaten along with the flesh. They are hard but not harmful. For a smoother texture in juices or sauces, the pulp can be strained.

Q: How do I know when it's ripe?
A: The fruit will soften slightly and emit a strong, sweet, musky fragrance. The skin may change from green to a lighter greenish-yellow. It often falls from the tree when perfectly ripe.

Q: Can I grow it in a pot?
A: Absolutely. Guavas are excellent container plants. Choose a large pot (15+ gallons), use well-draining soil, and prune regularly to maintain size. This is a great way to grow them in marginal climates.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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