Egyptian red guava

Guava tree has spread from South America to all warm regions of the world. When suitable conditions are available, it can grow into a tree height of 7 meters. The leaves are evergreen with prominent veins and are opposite on the branches. The newly formed leaves are reddish in color to protect from strong sunlight. The old bark is reddish in color, and when it sheds, it reveals a light gray-colored bark underneath. Flowers and fruits are borne on the tree simultaneously. This tree is cultivated in farms in Saudi Arabia, where flowers form in the spring. The diameter of the flower is 2-3 cm. The guava plant is self-pollinating. The fruits vary greatly in size, shape, color, and taste, with a diameter between 5-10 cm, round or elongated in shape, gray, white, or pinkish in color, and the taste can be either sweet or not sweet. The fruits ripen in autumn or early winter, emitting a strong, beautiful fragrance. The fruits can be eaten fresh or made into juice or jam. The pulp of the fruit usually contains a large number of seeds, but some varieties are seedless. Seeds germinate easily, which leads to natural spreading of the plant if suitable conditions are available, especially in humid warm areas. The plants grow well under full sunlight but do not prefer reflected heat or strong winds. Young guava plants cannot withstand frost, but mature ones can tolerate light frost for a short period. Guava plants thrive in a wide range of soil types as long as they are well-drained, whether acidic or alkaline, with a preference for soil high in organic matter. General information about the guava tree: - Family name: Myrtaceae - Native: Tropical, Subtropical - Humidity: Very humid, semi-humid - Propagation: Grafting, cuttings, seed planting, and transplanting seedlings - Care: Moderate - Environmental conditions: - Urban environment: Sensitive - Drought: Sensitive - Flooding: Sensitive - Irrigation: Abundant - Salinity level: Low (< 1000 ppm) - Frost tolerance: 0°C Guava tree height: 4 to 7 meters Spread: 3 to 6 meters Leaf nature: Evergreen Flower color: White Size: 2 to 4 cm Flowering period: From early April to the end of May Fragrance: Fruit, fruity, strong, with a scent Fruit type: Berry Fruit size: 3 to 10 cm