Botanical Name: Common Names:
Psidium longipes Mangrove Berry, Wild Guava,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers during Summer followed by edible reddish-black fruit. This plant is used for medicinal purposes but can also be enjoyed as a tropical shrub. Grows approx. 2-5m tall x 1-2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Hedging / Screening, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: High
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