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Psidium 'Red Cherry'

Strawberry Guava

Psidium 'Red Cherry' is an attractive guava variety that produces delicious small red fruit and glossy evergreen foliage, making it both ornamental and productive. The sweet aromatic fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams, desserts, and preserves. Hardy and easy to grow in suitable New Zealand climates, this compact fruiting shrub is ideal for home gardens, edible landscapes, and large containers. Psidium 'Red Cherry' is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting fresh home grown fruit and year round appeal.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical
Plant type:Subtropical Fruit
Height:2.50 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asStrawberry Guava
Sku14094

How to grow Psidium 'Red Cherry' in NZ

Psidium 'Red Cherry' grows best in a warm sunny position with fertile well drained soil. Plant in a sheltered location to protect young plants from strong winds and severe frost. Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Apply organic mulch around the base to conserve moisture and improve soil quality. Feed during spring for the best results.

Psidium 'Red Cherry' care tips

Psidium 'Red Cherry' benefits from regular watering during dry weather and feeding with a quality fruit tree fertiliser in spring and summer. Light pruning after fruiting helps maintain a compact shape and encourages fresh productive growth. Remove any damaged or crowded branches to improve airflow. Healthy growing conditions will reward you with reliable crops of tasty fruit each season.

Psidium 'Red Cherry' size, spacing, and growth rate

Psidium 'Red Cherry' typically grows to around 2 to 3 metres tall and wide, although it can be maintained smaller with occasional pruning. Space plants about 2 to 3 metres apart to allow good airflow and canopy development. Growth is moderate in warm conditions with regular moisture and feeding, producing attractive foliage and fruit from a relatively young age.

Landscaping uses for Psidium 'Red Cherry'

Psidium 'Red Cherry' is perfect for edible gardens, mixed shrub borders, courtyard plantings, and large containers. Its glossy evergreen foliage provides year round structure while the colourful fruit adds ornamental value and a productive harvest. It is well suited to home orchards and can also be used as an informal hedge or feature shrub in sunny sheltered locations.

Why buy Psidium 'Red Cherry' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery and supplies premium quality Psidium 'Red Cherry' plants that are grown for excellent health and reliable performance. Every plant is carefully selected before dispatch and securely packaged for fast nationwide delivery. Our experienced team provides expert advice and dependable customer service, helping you establish a productive and attractive fruiting plant with confidence.

Questions and Answers

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Kia Ora Do you ship Psidium Red Cherry (Strawberry guava) to Henderson, West Auckland? I understand there is a ban on these in Auckland. Thanks Cherie Brown

Hi, we can't ship anything to regions where they are prohibited for sale.

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