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🍈 Ruby Supreme Guava – Hawaiian Flavor Meets Backyard Bounty! 🌴🌿
(Psidium guajava ‘Ruby Supreme’)
Bring a taste of the islands to your backyard with the legendary Ruby Supreme Guava — a tropical fruit tree cherished for its aromatic, pink-fleshed fruit, easy care, and non-stop production. Originally cultivated in Hawaii’s fertile volcanic soils, this guava is a sunshine-loving powerhouse that transforms patios, homesteads, and food forests alike into lush, fruit-filled paradises.
🌿 QUICK FACTS
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Psidium guajava ‘Ruby Supreme’ |
| Plant Type | Tropical/Subtropical Fruit Tree |
| Size at Sale | Ships in 1-gallon pot (~8–12 months from propagation) |
| Mature Height | 8–12 ft (unpruned); 4–6 ft (pruned) |
| Mature Width | 6–10 ft |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6–8 hrs +) |
| Cold Hardiness | Down to 25 °F with protection |
| Growth Habit | Upright, multi-branched, bushy |
| Spacing | 8–10 ft between trees |
| Wind / Salt Tolerance | Moderate wind tolerance; light coastal salt exposure tolerated when established |
🍈 FRUIT & FLAVOR PROFILE
- Flavor: Intensely aromatic, sweet, tropical — think strawberry × pear × melon.
- Texture: Smooth skin with juicy, pink, tender flesh and edible seeds.
- Fruit Size: Large – about 3–4″ diameter (baseball-sized).
- Harvest Season:
- Florida: Late summer → fall (Aug–Nov)
- Other Regions: Mid → late summer depending on climate
- Yield: Up to 70 lb per tree annually with optimal care.
- Fruit Set Boosters: Regular pruning, full sun, fertile soil, and steady moisture.
🌱 WHY GROW RUBY SUPREME GUAVA?
🍽 Culinary Delights
- Eat fresh off the tree or chilled.
- Make tropical smoothies, juices, or guava nectar.
- Craft jams, jellies, syrups, pies & ice cream.
- Ferment into guava wine or tangy chutneys.
🌿 Nutritional & Wellness Perks
- Vitamin C powerhouse — more than orange juice!
- Rich in lycopene & beta carotene antioxidants.
- Supports immune & digestive health.
- Low in sugar & high in fiber.
🌸 Ornamental & Landscape Value
- Evergreen with glossy, deep-green leaves.
- Softly scented white blossoms attract pollinators.
- Compact enough for hedges & container gardens.
🐝 Wildlife Benefits
- Nectar-rich blooms bring bees & butterflies.
- Ripe fruit feeds songbirds & small mammals.
THE HAWAIIAN STORY OF RUBY SUPREME
This guava’s roots trace to Hawaii’s lush valleys, where generations of growers selected the sweetest, pinkest, and largest fruit from local guava groves. Over time, the “Ruby Supreme” emerged as the pride of backyard orchards across the islands — known for its glowing ruby flesh and vibrant fragrance that perfumed the trade winds.
Brought to Florida in the early 20th century, it adapted effortlessly to subtropical conditions, making it one of the most beloved and productive guava cultivars in the Southeast today. 🌋🌴
🌾 BEST PRACTICES FOR PLANTING & CARE
Where to Plant:
🌞 Choose full sun & well-draining soil (sandy or loamy). pH 5.5 – 7.5.
🌬️ Tolerates gentle coastal breezes once established.
Planting Tips – “High & Tight” Method:
- Dig a hole only as deep as the root ball, twice as wide.
- Backfill with compost + azomite + biochar + organic nutrients.
- Firm soil around roots – don’t bury the trunk.
- Mulch 2–3 inches thick but keep off the bark.🎥 Watch our YouTube guide: High & Tight Fruit Tree Planting Method
Watering Schedule:
💧 First 2 weeks — daily.
💦 After establishment — 2–3× per week.
🪣 Ensure excellent drainage; avoid standing water.
Fertilization:
- Use balanced organic fruit-tree fertilizer every 6–8 weeks in growing season.
- Add trace minerals (azomite or kelp meal) for flavor & fruit set.
Pruning:
✂️ Prune after harvest to control height (6–8 ft ideal).
🧤 Remove crossing branches for airflow & sunlight.
Winter Protection (Florida Zones 8B–9):
❄️ Mulch heavily around roots before frosts.
🌿 Cover young trees with frost cloth below 30 °F.
🪴 Container plants can be moved indoors or into a garage.
🪴 CONTAINER & INDOOR GROWING TIPS
- Start Size: 5–7 gal container → upsize to 15–25 gal as it matures.
- Medium: Sandy, well-aerated soil mix for tropicals.
- Lighting: Bright south-facing window or grow lights (12 hrs daily).
- Drainage: Essential — add perlite or pine bark fines.
- Indoor Care: Rotate periodically for even growth & pollinate flowers by hand if needed.
⚠️ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
| ⚠️ Issue | 🧠 Cause | 🌿 Organic Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 🍂 Yellowing leaves | 💦 Overwatering or poor drainage | 💡 Plant “high & tight,” reduce watering, add aeration. |
| 🪲 Scale or mealybugs | 🧫 Low airflow + humidity stress | ❄️ Spray neem oil weekly; 🐞 encourage ladybugs. |
| 🫣 Leaf curl / tip burn | 🔥 Heat or fertilizer burn | 💧 Flush soil, switch to organic slow-release feed. |
| 🍈 Fruit drop | 🌊 Uneven watering or wind gusts | 🪵 Mulch roots, steady moisture schedule. |
| ❄️ Cold damage | 🌬️ Frost or north winds | 🌿 Cover overnight, prune after spring flush. |
🌿 COMPANION PLANT GUILD IDEAS
Nitrogen Fixers: Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan), Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea)
Dynamic Accumulators: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia), Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Pollinator Magnets: Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia virgata)
These partners boost soil fertility, attract pollinators, and create a lush, self-supporting ecosystem around your guava trees.
🌟 IS THIS PLANT RIGHT FOR YOU?
✅ Ideal For:
- Home gardeners in zones 9–11
- Permaculture & food-forest designs
- Container growers in warm sunny spaces
- Tropical fruit enthusiasts & culinary creatives
❌ Not Ideal For:
- Growers below zone 9 without greenhouse protection
- Sites with heavy clay or poor drainage
- Low-light indoor settings without grow lights
🚚 SHIPPING DETAILS
- Ships in 1-gallon pot (approx. 8–12 months old).
- Ideal for Florida, Southeastern US & Texas shipping zones.
- UPS Ground every Monday from Florida.⚠️ Buyer discretion during extreme heat or cold — we cannot guarantee condition outside regional zones.💡 Allow your guava to acclimate in its container for 1–2 weeks after arrival before transplanting.
LOCAL PICKUP
📍 Available for Pickup at GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
🌾 18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
🕘 Tues–Fri 9 AM–5 PM | 🌞 Sat 8 AM–3 PM
🌿 Stop by our regenerative nursery to see what’s fresh this week!
🌿 BEYOND THE PLANT: GREENDREAMS SERVICES
At GreenDreams, we don’t just grow plants — we design, build & restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, biochar & mulch
- 🌾 Wholesale & large-scale regenerative solutions
✨ Let our team help you create your own fruit-filled paradise — starting with the Ruby Supreme Guava!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
