Lemon Strawberry Guava – Psidium cattleianum var. littorale Live Fruit Plant | 2–3 Feet Tall | Ships in 3 Gallon Pot Cold Hardy Guava | Sweet-Tart Yellow Fruit | Container Friendly

Grow delicious sweet-tart tropical fruit at home with this Lemon Strawberry Guava, shipped in a 3-gallon pot and approximately 2–3 feet tall. This compact, cold-tolerant guava variety produces small yellow fruits with a unique flavor often described as a blend of lemon, strawberry, and classic guava.

The fruit is yellow to yellow-green on the outside, with juicy white to pale yellow flesh and edible seeds. Aromatic and jelly-like in texture, it’s perfect for fresh eating, juicing, canning, and preserves.

This evergreen shrub or small tree is one of the easiest guavas to grow. It fruits reliably even in containers and is self-fertile, meaning one plant will produce fruit. Multiple plants can increase yields.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Lemon Strawberry Guava plant
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Lemon Strawberry Guava
Botanical Name: Psidium cattleianum var. littorale
Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (best for heavy fruiting)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist when young, drought tolerant once established
Fruit Size: 1–4 cm (marble to ping-pong ball size)
Fruit Color: Yellow to yellow-green
Flavor: Sweet, tart, aromatic
Flowers: White, fragrant blooms
Mature Height: 10–15 feet in ground (smaller in containers)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardy: Down to approximately 23°F
USDA Zones: 9–11
Self-Fertile: Yes
Container Friendly: Excellent

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Light annual pruning helps build strong structure and supports heavier fruit loads. In cooler climates, grow in a container and protect during hard frost.