| Botanical Name |
Psidium friedrichsthalianum |
| Common Names |
Sour Guava, Costa Rican Guava, Guayaba de Fresco, Crown Guava, Chaco Guava, Acid Guava |
| Family |
Myrtaceae |
| Origin |
Costa Rica |
| Plant Type |
Subtropical/Tropical Evergreen Fruiting Shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
Up to 32 ft. tall |
| Light |
Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Soil |
Rich, well-draining soil |
| Bloom Time |
Year-round in warm climates |
| Flower Color |
White |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 outdoors with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Evergreen |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Harvest Season |
Year-round; peaks in winter and decreases in late spring |
| Time to Harvest |
Approximately 2–3 years |
