Flowers. Unfortunately, your patience seems to be unreward, as there is no fruit on your guava tree. About the Author Sambo Sydney 27th December 2007 2:28pm #UserID: 519 Posts: 3 Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" Little Guava Tree not flowering. After planting, water your growing guava trees every other day and then once a week for the first year. Seedling trees require 4 to 5 years to bear. First, it’s helpful to know a little bit about guavas in order to determine why a tree won’t fruit. The ideal PH falls between 4.5 to 7. So, if your tree is in an area protected from frost, in a sunny to partially sunny locale in zones 9-11 and you have been consistent with fertilization and irrigation, there must be a different reason for no fruit on your guava tree. You can also use coffee grounds. Guava will grow optimally between 23 and 28°C (73–82°F) but established trees can tolerate short periods at -3 to -2°C (27-28°F) although temperatures below 15°C (60°F) can cause the tree to cease producing fruit. I have no idea what varieties they are, but they do produce fruit in our somewhat alkaline soil, and the big ones are blooming now. Although some may bloom at two years, three or four is more common. Guava Flowering This growth stages of guava is it start blooming flowers. Use a 25 percent solution of straight urea mixed with a wetting agent. Hopefully not the one that grows wild and is nothing but rock hard seeds. It is even possible to form an espaliered tree or make it reach 20+ feet tall. across or larger. There are several types of guava varieties like Feijoa’s (Pineapple Guava), Cattley Guavas (Lemon or Strawberry), and Tropical Guava’s (White, Pink, Red). Also, make sure the pot has good drainage holes. So, it should be picked immediately when it is mature. Sun exposure . The property owner identified it as pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana, AKA Acca sellowiana; not a true guava). The flowers are white and about 1 inch wide. document.write(''); I recently planted a pineapple guava, but my Mexican neighbors all like the big seedy ones, and my Asian neighbors have a different, large fruited one that is more flavorful. A guava that isn’t getting enough sun may also refuse to bloom. Only the members of the Members group may reply to this thread. Bees and other pollinators are reluctant to go on the prowl for nectar when the weather is windy, rainy or cold. Do the Psidium guavas need to cross-pollinate? If you are beside yourself because you have a guava tree with no fruit, take a deep breath and read on to find out how to get guava trees to fruit. Grafted, budded or layered guava trees start bearing at the age of 2 to 3 years. Guava trees should be fertilized every one to two months while young and then three to four times per year as the tree matures. In addition to offering exceptional breadth and depth in its selection, California Tropical is uniquely positioned to supply Guava trees in a wide range of fruiting sizes, including rare large/mature-stage trees with instant and abundant yields. The fruit matures between 90 and 150 days after the flowers bloom. Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana, will be more likely to bear fruit when hand pollinated. Every week see the 10 best gardening photos to inspire your gardening projects. It has grown about 1.5 metres in the last year and is very healthy, but does not bear fruit. Source: Rusty Clark. Terms of Service apply. I mulch my guava with any organic matter I can find. document.write(''); -Mark Frost. each month for the first year and then 24 ounces (710 ml.) Guava will flower on the new growth. After withholding water, you can tip prune the branches removing 3 to 4 inches to stimulate new growth. The many guava varieties actually bloom and set fruit at different times of the year, so your plant may literally just not bloom in the season you were told it should. It needs lots of full … These trees should be planted in well-drained soil where its roots have room to spread. Light & Temperature. Also note that fruit set may be low in extreme southern Florida, since the plants fruit better when they're exposed to cold temperatures for a certain period of time each winter. A guava tree with no fruit may also be the result of a pollination problem. But, on average feijoa can flower one to two times in a year. The lavender farm’s landscape included large, attractive bluish-green shrubs covered with eye-catching inch-wide white flowers with large red stamens. Usually trees that appear in our dreams symbolize material protection whose strength will depend on the appearance and strength of the tree itself, if we embrace them or whether they have fruit or not. Fertilize the tree with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Guava Won’t Flower. Combine with the recommended amount of water in a hose end receptacle sprayer. Also, whether grown from seed or grafting, guavas will not bear fruit until their third year. Pineapple guava plants flower prolifically in the spring, dotting the green shrubs with spectacular sweet-smelling flowers. Pollination. Monitor the age of the guava tree when it is first planted. Once the tree is established, you may reduce the water to once per week; water at the base of the tree deeply. Spread a 3- to 4-inch (7.5-10 cm.) Guava appreciate a deep watering but allow the soil to dry before you water again. I read it takes 3 or 4, maybe more, for guava trees to flower. I have a Guava tree (Psidium one, not Feijoa) and it flowers profusely but does not fruit. Spray your guava tree just before flowering in the spring. Guava. That said, they also dislike the cold and are very frost tender. Water restriction causes the tree to begin reproduction defense mechanisms that result in flowering. Q. 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If your guava tree has matured and not flowering then you can encourage the tree to flower as following: Allow the tree to dry out for 2-3 weeks and prune the tips of the branches to stimulate new growth. Apple guava, Pisidium guajava, will either need a partner to cross pollinate with or will need some help from you in the form of hand pollination. Sign up for our newsletter. The fleshy white petals with small patches of purple can be seen surrounding numerous bright red stamens. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! Guava trees may bloom all year in mild climates, but the primary blooming season is early spring. Many times withholding water is not necessary. All require full sun. Firstly, rinse them in soft water, which is not very cold then wrap the seeds in a cloth and dry them for a couple of hours. Guava will flower and fruit off the new green twigs that will form where you make cuts. 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