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Sartre Guava

Calyptropsidium sartorianum

a.k.a. Arrayan, Psidium sartorianum, Mitranthes sartoria

Yellow-orange ripening guava, usually small, about the size of the strawberry guava. The flavor is acidic and tart, but quite tasty, having overtones of citrus and floral perfume.

Seed Availability

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Description

Medium sized tree or bush.

Hardiness

This guava is subtropical and can survive some frost.

Growing Environment

Little cultural information is available although there are full-grown specimens in Southern California that flower and produce fruit.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to Southern Mexico and Central America.

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