Its flavor is reportedly similar to sugarcane
aromatic blossoms in spring that ripen into edible fruit in the summer
and sometimes to flavor coffee
Until a patch was found in the 1950’s it was thought this tree was extinct
leaves will redden in direct sunlight
GUAVA 'Lemon' --Psidium cattleyanum 'Littorale'-- Attracts Pollinators Its flavor is reportedly similarCattley guava is a great container fruit tree, grows quickly and bears fruit early up to 12' tall (though tolerant of pruning to size), with tasty, lemon flavored, bite sized fruit (without the mouth puckering quality of actual lemons). Can bear multiple times a year! Whole fruit can be eaten, skin and all, pulp is great in smoothies and marinades, and contains vitamins a, b, c, and potassium. Seeds are antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and