Matt's 9b field note
“Red-fleshed guava variety confirmed by Matt.”
Background
A Hawaiian selection, reportedly derived from fruits found at Halemanu, Oahu, and described in variety lists as Hawaii's most popular commercial guava. Public documentation is thin: most references are variety-list summaries rather than nursery or extension publications, so treat details as provisional.
Distinguishing traits
Very large green to slightly yellow fruit, some reaching a pound; pink flesh; fairly seedy; sweet with mild sourness. Reported as better for processing and juice than for fresh eating.
Desert care — zone 9b
- Chill hours
- None needed.
- Cold hardiness
- Tolerates brief dips to about 26°F per variety lists; protect below freezing.
- Heat tolerance
- Excellent; a tropical Hawaiian commercial variety.
- Water
- Regular deep watering in heat.
- Soil
- Adaptable; well-drained.
- Sun exposure
- Full sun.