🍎 Guava

Guava is one of the hardiest tropical fruit trees, tolerating poor soils, brief frost, and drought conditions that would kill other tropicals. It is a vigorous grower and can become invasive in tropical and subtropical regions , in Hawaii and Florida it is classified as an invasive species. Guava flowers are white, fragrant, and pollinated primarily by honeybees. The fruit varies from round to pear-shaped with white, yellow, pink, or red flesh depending on variety. Guava produces fruit year-round in tropical climates. The tree can be pruned heavily and responds well to container growing. It is highly attractive to fruit flies, which can be a significant pest issue.