Variety | Fruit Type | Months Harvest | Self-Fertile | Climate | Good Keeper | Preserving | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Cherry Guava | Guava | Apr, May, Jun, Jul | Yes | 9a,9b,10a,10b | ||||
Red Sensation Tropical | Guava | Sep, Oct, Nov | Yes | 9b,10a,10b | ||||
The Guava (Tropical) | Guava | Sep, Oct, Nov | No | 9b,10a,10b | ||||
Yellow Cherry Guava | Guava | Apr, May, Jun, Jul | Yes | 9a,9b,10a,10b |
New Zealand guava varieties
Guava trees are excellent additions to New Zealand home orchards as these versatile fruit tree varieties produce fruit during months when few other fruit trees are ripening, extending your edible garden harvest season significantly.
There are several guava varieties suitable for New Zealand growing conditions:
Tropical guavas (Psidium guajava) are the classic guava varieties known for their aromatic, sweet fruit. Cherry guavas (Psidium cattleyanum) are smaller fruit tree varieties that produce abundant crops of cherry-sized fruit. Chilean guavas (Ugni molinae) are unique fruit trees commonly referred to as 'New Zealand cranberry,' offering a distinctive tart flavor profile for edible gardens.
Guava trees are remarkably tolerant fruit tree varieties that adapt well to most New Zealand growing conditions, making them reliable choices for home orchards across the country. While these fruit trees prefer frost-free conditions, guava varieties can handle mild frosts and respond well to frost protection measures during their establishment years.
Growing guava trees successfully is achievable in challenging environments - these hardy fruit tree varieties tolerate salty coastal conditions better than many other fruit trees, making them excellent choices for seaside edible gardens. Guava trees are also notably tolerant of varying soil types and moisture inconsistencies, requiring minimal fussing once established in your home orchard.
This adaptability makes guava varieties particularly valuable fruit trees for New Zealand gardeners seeking low-maintenance, productive additions to their edible gardens. Their extended harvest timing and environmental tolerance make them strategic choices when planning a diverse home orchard that provides fresh fruit across multiple seasons.
Use our fruit tree selector to determine which guava varieties are best suited to your specific New Zealand location and edible garden conditions.