How Long Does a Guava Tree Take to Grow

Guava trees generally begin fruit production 3 to 4 years after planting and yields range from 50 to 80 lbs (23–36 kg) or more per tree per year. In Florida, guava may produce two crops per year; the main crop during summer followed by another smaller crop during early spring.

How fast does guava tree grow?

Guava trees (Psidium guajava) thrive within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 (with protection) to 11, where they are grown for their fruit. They take roughly 10 years to reach a mature height of 20 feet.

How long does it take a guava tree to fruit from seed?

It can take four to eight years before a plant sprouted from seed will reach fruiting maturity—if it sets fruit at all.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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