Description

Appearance: Guava trees are evergreen, reaching heights of 3-10 meters. The bark is smooth and peels off in thin flakes, often with a copper color. The leaves are opposite, simple, and elliptical, with a dull grey to yellow-green color above and slightly downy below. 
Flowers: Guava flowers are white, with 4-5 petals and numerous stamens. 
Fruit: The guava fruit is a berry, typically round or pear-shaped, and green when unripe, turning yellow or red when ripe. The flesh can be white, yellow, pink, or red, and has a sweet-to-sour taste. 
Roots: Guava trees have a superficial and extensive root system, with some deeper roots but no distinct taproot. 
Habitat: Guava trees thrive in tropical and subtropical climates with well-drained soil and full sun. 
Propagation: Guava plants can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or air-layering. 
Uses: Guava fruit is consumed fresh, juiced, or used in various culinary applications. Guava leaves have also been traditionally used in folk medicine.