Sperry Guava
Psidium amplexicaule
- Native to:
- Brazil, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States
Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004 Woodbury, Roy O United States. Forest Service United States. Forest Service. Timber Management Research,Woodbury, Roy O,Torrey Botanical Club.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Psidium
- Species:
- Psidium amplexicaule
- USDA Symbol:
- EUCO13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when fresh; older seeds may have reduced viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI