Strawberry Guava Or Cherry Guava

Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum)

The Strawberry Guava is a small tropical fruit tree loved for its sweet, aromatic fruit and easy-growing nature. Native to South America, this hardy guava adapts well to warm climates and grows successfully in Perth and Western Australia gardens.

The tree produces small round fruits that turn deep red when ripe and have a unique flavour combining strawberry, guava, and tropical fruit notes.

Strawberry guava trees are compact, evergreen, and ideal for home gardens, hedges, or large pots.

🍓 Common Names

• Strawberry Guava

• Cattley Guava

• Cherry Guava

• Psidium cattleianum

🍓 Taste & Fruit Description

Strawberry guava fruits are small but incredibly flavourful.

Fruit characteristics:

• Sweet strawberry-like flavour

• Soft juicy pulp

• Aromatic tropical taste

• Small edible seeds

• Bright red skin when ripe

Many people describe the flavour as a mix of strawberry, passionfruit, and guava.

The fruit can be eaten fresh, used in jams, desserts, juices, or smoothies.

🌿 Why Grow Strawberry Guava in Perth

Strawberry guava is well suited to Perth’s Mediterranean climate and is easier to grow than many tropical fruit trees.

Benefits for Perth gardeners:

✔ Hardy and adaptable

✔ Compact tree size

✔ Evergreen foliage

✔ Delicious sweet fruit

✔ Suitable for pots or gardens

Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and low maintenance.

☀️ How to Grow Strawberry Guava in Perth

Location

Plant in a position with:

• Full sun to partial shade

• Protection from strong winds

• Warm sheltered garden areas

The tree grows best with 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Soil

Strawberry guava prefers:

• Well-drained soil

• Sandy or loamy soil

• Organic-rich garden beds

Perth’s sandy soils benefit from added compost and mulch.

Watering

Water regularly while the plant is young.

Typical watering:

• 2–3 times per week during summer

• Reduce watering in winter

• Keep soil moist but well-drained

Mulching helps conserve moisture during hot Perth summers.

🌱 Strawberry Guava Tree Care

Fertilising

Feed with:

• Organic fertiliser

• Citrus or fruit tree fertiliser

• 2–3 times per year

Best times:

• Early spring

• Early summer

• Late summer

Pruning

Pruning helps keep the tree compact.

Remove:

• Dead branches

• Weak growth

• Dense inner branches

Light pruning encourages better fruit production.

📏 Tree Size

Mature height:

2–4 metres

Can be kept smaller with pruning or grown in large containers (40–60L pots).

This makes it perfect for small gardens and patios.

🍓 Fruiting Season in Western Australia

In Perth, Strawberry Guava typically fruits in:

Late summer to autumn

Mature trees can produce large crops of sweet fruit each year.

🛒 Available at Bibra Lake Nursery – Perth

Healthy Strawberry Guava trees available at our Bibra Lake nursery. A great choice for gardeners wanting a unique fruit tree that grows well in Perth conditions.

Grow your own sweet tropical fruit and enjoy fresh strawberry-flavoured guavas from your backyard.