Scientific name: Psidium eugeniaefolia
Rare deep-purple variety of strawberry guava, small tree 2-4m from Myrtaceae family. Small fruit (2-4cm) in dark purple-brown to almost black color, with richer, sweeter and more intense flavor. Fruit especially rich in anthocyanins - 3-4x more than other varieties. Very cold hardy to -7°C, excellent for Israel
5 ליטר - 150 ₪ / 10 ליטר - 250 ₪ / 25 ליטר - 500 ₪ / 50 ליטר - 1,200 ₪
Prices are updated according to nursery stock. Nationwide shipping in Israel; self-pickup is free.
Purple Forest Guava (Psidium eugeniaefolia) — Rare deep-purple variety of strawberry guava, small tree 2-4m from Myrtaceae family. Small fruit (2-4cm) in dark purple-brown to almost black color, with richer, sweeter and more intense flavor. Fruit especially rich in anthocyanins - 3-4x more than other varieties. Very cold hardy to -7°C, excellent for Israel
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Purple Forest Guava plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/psidium-eugeniaefolia.