Purple Forest Guava Live Plant (Psidium Eugeniaefolia)

Common Name

Purple Forest Guava (Araca-Una)

Botanical Name

Psidium Eugeniaefolia

General Information

Purple Forest Guava, like Strawberry Guava, is a bushy tree with glossy foliage from Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest. This distinctive guava flowers within three years and has small, firm seeds. Its taste is naturally sweet and textured, making it ideal for eating raw, juicing, or making jams.

Taste

The fruit has dark purple skin and bright translucent pulp, offering a unique, gently sweet and tangy flavour to any recipe.

Cultivation

Bloom/Fruit: 2-3 years. Maintenance Required: Moderate.

Benefits

• Vitamins A and C boost immunity and eye health.
• Fibre aids digestion.
• High in potassium and magnesium, good for the heart.
• High in antioxidants for skin and cell protection.