Accepted Symbol
PSGU
Symbol
PSGU
Scientific Name
Psidium Guajava
Common Name
Guava
Category
Dicot
Genus
Psidium
Family
Myrtaceae
Family Symbol
MYRTAC
Family Common Name
Myrtle Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Year Round
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
Medium
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
White
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Single Stem
Growth Rate
Moderate
Height At Base Age
25
Maximum Feet
25
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Long
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Medium
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
Medium
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
365
Hedge Tolerance
Medium
Moisture Use
Medium
Ph Minimum
5.5
Ph Maximum
7.0
Planting Density Per Acre
100
Maximum
400
Precipitation Minimum
40
Precipitation Maximum
150
Root Depth
36
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Intermediate
Shade Tolerance
33
