Kids Guava Tree

Kids can grow a tropical guava tree from South America in Southern California, Hawaii, and Florida. This guava tree is growing in a school garden in Camarillo, California. There are many types of containers available to plant a lovely evergreen guava tree on the patio in full sun or partial shade especially in the afternoon. Guava trees are drought tolerant. Kids can apply a ridge of thick mulch around the base of the tree to retain water and water the roots of the tree early in the morning. However, for good fruit quality and taste, kids can install a drip watering system with a timer for regular water. Guava trees have wide white flowers that bloom in the spring and attract hummingbirds and honeybees as pollinators, producing a heavier crop when cross-pollinated. Guava fruits ripen from late summer into fall with green-yellow skin and pink- yellow flesh and a tasty tart flavor. Kids can grow guava fruit without much trouble by washing away any ants on the tree. Kids need to prune continuously to head back new growth to induce branching and to keep the tree under 6 feet. This will stimulate new growth and inspire flowers and fruit. With pruning and protection during a frost, guava trees can have fruit all year long.