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Sartre Guava
Calyptropsidium sartorianum (Psidium sartorianum), (Mitranthes sartoria)
a.k.a. Arrayan

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Yellow-orange ripening guava, usually small, about the size of the strawberry guava. The flavor is acidic and tart, but quite tasty, having overtones of citrus and floral perfume.

Description: Medium sized tree or bush.

Hardiness: This guava is subtropical and can survive some frost.

Growing Environment: Little cultural information is available although there are full-grown specimens in Southern California that flower and produce fruit.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to Southern Mexico and Central America.