Yellow Lemon Guava | Sweet Tropical Strawberry Guava

Yellow Lemon Guava

5 Gallon

$129.00

1/6

Yellow Lemon Guava

Psidium littorale ‘Yellow Lemon’

Hardy, Pest-Resistant Shrub • Intensely Fragrant Strawberry-Lemon Flavor • Perfect for Hedging

$129.00

24-hour Money-back Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Yellow Lemon Guava, a variety of Strawberry Guava, is a delicious and highly ornamental small tree or large shrub. It produces an abundance of small, smooth, bright yellow fruit with translucent, lemon-yellow flesh. The flavor is a unique and complex blend of sweet, tart, and intensely fragrant, reminiscent of strawberries, lemons, and tropical flowers. Incredibly hardy, pest-resistant, and adaptable, it's perfect for edible hedging, containers, or as a low-maintenance fruiting specimen in warm-temperate to tropical gardens.

Produces small, round, bright yellow fruit with sweet-tart, highly aromatic flesh.
Flavor is a unique blend of strawberry, lemon, and rose—more complex than common guava.
A small, bushy, evergreen tree or large shrub, ideal for hedges, screening, or containers.
Extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and resistant to pests and disease, including guava root-knot nematode.
Can be mildly invasive in some favorable climates (e.g., Hawaii, Florida) due to prolific seeding; check local regulations.
Self-pollinating and bears heavy crops.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Intensely sweet and tart with strong notes of strawberry, citrus, and floral perfume.
Texture: Soft, juicy pulp surrounding a central cluster of small seeds.
Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating out of hand. Makes incredible, uniquely flavored jelly, juice, syrup, and fruit leather.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Small, elongated oval leaves with prominent veins, deep green, glossy.Flowers: White blossoms with creamy-yellow protruding stamens; self-pollinating.Fruit: Smooth yellow-skinned oval fruit with aromatic yellow flesh and small hard seeds. Distinctive sweet-tart flavor, tender texture, and intense fragrance reminiscent of lemon and guava. Enjoy cooked, fresh, or blended into smoothies, frozen desserts, or tropical salads.Habit: Evergreen fruit tree, prized for its versatile fruit and ornamental appeal.
Mature Height: 20-25 ft
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Highly fragrant, dual-purpose fruit (culinary + fresh eating).Self-fertile and low-maintenance.Drought-tolerant once established.Pest-resistant foliage
Landscape Uses:Tropical edible landscapes.Container gardening (dwarfable).Pollinator gardens

Q: Is it invasive?
A: Psidium cattleianum (Strawberry Guava) is considered a serious invasive species in Hawaii, Florida, and other tropical islands because birds spread its seeds widely. The yellow variety shares this potential. Check with local authorities before planting and manage seedlings. In non-tropical mainland areas, it is usually well-behaved.

Q: How is it different from common guava (Psidium guajava)?
A: It is a different species. It is smaller in plant size and fruit size, has smoother skin, a more complex, berry-like flavor, and is far hardier and more disease-resistant than the common tropical guava.