Guavas are fruiting myrtles from South America, so they do well in our southern climes. Feijoas (also known as pineapple guavas) and “NZ cranberries” (Chilean guavas) are surprisingly …

Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum, AKA Cattley guava, or cherry guava) is the species most commonly seen in NZ, traditionally grown as a fruiting plant. It’s robust enough to grow in …

Known in some regions as the New Zealand cranberry, the Chilean guava is gaining popularity among gardeners in New Zealand for its delightful taste and ornamental value. If you're …

Guavas are delicious fruit — and possibly not many people in New Zealand know that feijoas are also knownas pineapple guavas. The texture of both fruits is the same as a guava, and much …

The Chilean Guava is an excellent edible substitute to the English box hedge, easily clipped to use as a low formal style hedge or grown in containers. The fragrant white-pink-tinged bell …

Cherry Guavas are exceptionally rich in Vitamin C and are a good source of niacin, potassium and dietary fibre. They are best eaten fresh but can also be used for jellies, ice cream, sauces, …

One of the most cold hardy of the fruiting guavas that can be grown in Aotearoa, second only to Feijoa in its range. It will grow throughout most of the north island and warmer areas of the …

There is the tropical guavas, also known as Psidium Guajava, and the cherry guavas Psidium Cattleyanum. There is also the Chilean Guavas, or Ugni molinae, which are also commonly …

Aug 5, 2011 · To most New Zealanders, a guava is a small red fruit, used almost exclusively for making jellies and jams. With the exception of a few morbidly obese and pathologically …

An evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America, which despite the name is well-suited to the warmer parts of the country. It is fairly cold-hardy and tolerates light frosts …