South Africa origin, probably a hybrid from Madeira guava. Origin: Tree: Fruit: ripens from May to September, may extend up to November in S. Africa. Slightly pearshaped with a tendency to be round. Average fruit weight 116.4 g, 5.25 cm in diam., seed cavity 3.5 cm in diam.; seed is 2.3% of fruit weight; 12.6% soluble solids and 3.9% acid; vitamin C 248 mg/ 100 g. Pulp is light pink, pleasant guava flavor. Fruit are reasonably resistant to bruising. Tree is vigorous, prolific, and ripe fruit tends to hold onto trees.
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