Strawberry guava destroys native forest habitats, reduces the abundance of native plants, and provides little in the way of insect food for birds. Because of its ability to degrade native forests, strawberry guava is considered one of the greatest threats to endangered forest birds on all the main Hawaiian Islands.

Strawberry guavas are self-pollinating and produce abundant amounts of fruit. The abundant fruit crop will attract birds and squirels. Strawberry guavas are considered invasive, so avoid planting near a natural habitat like a preserve, where birds can spread the seeds.

Strawberry guava generally grows to heights between 6 and 14 feet (2-4.5 m.), although they can grow taller. As the name suggests, this tree usually produces red fruit, but yellow fruits are also possible.

Commonly called Strawberry guava it is fairly drought, semi cold-hardy and soil tolerant, Guava trees grow rapidly and can bear fruit in just 1 to 2 years. This smaller evergreen tree bearing glossy, aromatic, elliptical leaves, will reach a mature height of 16 to 20 feet with a showy reddish brown bark.. . . . .364011234312!]0000000000000009783314147046!]