White Guava Tree

White Guava Tree – Sweet, Mild & Packed with Tropical Nutrition

If you’ve never tasted a fresh white guava, you’re in for a revelation. The White Guava Tree produces fruit with creamy white flesh, a delicate floral aroma, and a flavor that’s sweeter and milder than its pink-fleshed counterparts — often described as a blend of pear, strawberry, and tropical sweetness. It’s one of the most nutritionally dense fruits in the world, and one of the most rewarding tropical trees you can grow at home.

Our trees arrive at 3 Gallon through 3–4 ft. sizes — established and ready to fruit sooner than seedling alternatives.

Why You’ll Love the White Guava Tree

• Exceptionally Sweet, Mild Flavor: Creamy white flesh with a delicate floral sweetness — less tart than pink guava, with a smooth, almost pear-like quality that’s universally appealing
• Nutritional Powerhouse: One of the richest sources of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom — a single guava contains 5x more Vitamin C than an orange, plus abundant Vitamin A, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants
• Fast to Fruit: Can begin producing within 2–3 years from planting — one of the faster-fruiting tropical trees available
• Heavy Producer: Abundant, reliable crops once established — often fruiting twice per year in warm climates
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, handles dry conditions well — lower water needs than most tropical fruit trees, making it ideal for water-wise landscapes
• Self-Fertile: One tree produces a full harvest — no pollination partner needed
• Year-Round Ornamental Beauty: Vibrant glossy foliage, attractive peeling bark, and charming white flowers make it a stunning landscape specimen in any season

Growing Zones & Care Guide

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Best planted in the ground in Zones 9–11. White Guava thrives in warm, frost-free climates. Established trees can tolerate brief dips to around 28–30°F but should be protected from hard freezes.
• Zones 4–8 (Container Growing): Grow in a 15–25 gallon container and move indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F. A bright south-facing window or supplemental grow light keeps it productive through cooler months. Its naturally manageable size makes it one of the easier tropical trees to grow in containers.
• Sunlight: Full sun — 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production, sweetness, and flavor development. Tolerates partial shade but yields fewer fruits.
• Watering: Water regularly during the growing season and fruit development. Once established, guava is relatively drought-tolerant — allow the top 2–3 inches of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils — sandy, loamy, or clay — as long as drainage is good. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0–7.0).
• Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced tropical fruit fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season (spring through early fall). High-potassium formulas support fruit development and flavor intensity.
• Pruning: Light pruning after each harvest encourages new fruiting wood and keeps the tree at a manageable size. Guava fruits on new growth — regular pruning is key to consistent, abundant yields.
• Harvest Window: Typically spring and fall in warm climates, with fruit ripening 3–4 months after flowering. Harvest when fruit yields to gentle pressure, develops its characteristic sweet fragrance, and skin transitions from bright green to a softer yellow-green.

Compare With Another Great Guava

Prefer bold color and a tangier flavor profile? Our Ruby Supreme Guava Tree produces striking ruby-red flesh with a sweet-tart flavor — a beautiful visual and flavor contrast to the White Guava’s creamy mildness. Many growers love having both for a complete guava experience and an extended harvest season.

Sweet, nutritious, drought-tolerant, and effortlessly beautiful — the White Guava Tree is one of the most rewarding tropical fruit trees you can grow at home.