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just bought two guava trees

Home depot at the great mall got lots of guava trees, i think four or five different varieties. I bought myself a tropical white and a malaysian red guava. I already have a pineapple pink and a strawberry red guava. Whats your favorite varieties and of these, which do u think tastes best?

The following thread was started by Tony on September 28, 2006 at 3:25 pm PST


best varieties

Tony: An article in Fruit Gardener magazine rated 'Tropic White' and 'Tropic Pink' as the author's favorite varieties. I too am trying to find out what are the best types to grow, so please make sure to tell us what you think of the fruit from your plants.

The above followup was added by Brian Brown on September 29, 2006 at 11:49 am PST.


Pineapple pink?, Is that a tropical (Myrtaceae) or pineapple guava(Acca/feijoa)

I have not heard of pineapple pink, what is it and where did you get it?
I often pop threw the Home Depot or Orchards supply and just look threw the guavas to see if I find one that is "compelling". Good find!

The above followup was added by Gregory in Palo Alto on September 29, 2006 at 8:08 pm PST.


Oops

Oops I meant Tropic pink guava. I'm trying to grow a pineapple plant from a crown and I must have pineapple in my head.

The above followup was added by Tony on October 01, 2006 at 2:15 pm PST.


tyty used to show pictures of pink fleshed...

Pineapple guava. I was/am interested but have been busy with other projects.

The above followup was added by Gregory in Palo Alto on October 01, 2006 at 7:53 pm PST.


Available from..

They sell it wholesale at LaVerne nursery in southern California

The above followup was added by Brian on October 02, 2006 at 2:06 pm PST.


Not pink fleshed pineapple guava!

From the LaVerne website.
Coolidgei
An excellent choice for home gardens. Attractive plant has distinct, silver-blue foliage and edible pink flowers. Bears large, delicious, yellow-fleshed fruit. A striking specimen that performs best in coastal areas. Self-fertile.

Nazemetz
An excellent choice for home gardens. Attractive plant has distinct, silver-blue foliage and edible pink flowers. Bears large, delicious, yellow-fleshed fruit grows to 6 oz. Prune annually to increase fruit size. Useful as a hedge or a striking landscape specimen. Self-fertile.

The above followup was added by Gregory in Palo Alto on October 10, 2006 at 8:22 pm PST.






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