Guava - Purple america the central trunk is cut-back

the central trunk is cut-back (coppiced) to encourage multi-trunks and side branches

Prune to keep at a manageable size

These are followed by fruits to 10 mm that ripen from green to orange-yellow and finally red

they commonly fruit well in Sydney

beautiful red fruit

Guava - Purple america the central trunk is cut-backVery sweet Small Screening A small growing, evergreen tree or shrub that produces abundant small, purple fruit. Skin: Light purple to a rusty red maroon colour, depending on the direct sunlight. Can be a bit bumpy, but mostly smooth. Flesh: Light pinkish cream flesh colour. Soft texture. Centre can have multiple small seeds. Flavour: Sweet floral, mild. Strong aroma. Culture: Hardy plant, suited to subtropical climates. Pollination: Self fertile.