The guava is an introduced tree, but is now widely distributed in eastern Australia. It can often be found growing beside creek lines or near water. The tree grows to about 4m high, has a smooth bark and dark green leaves. The leaves have a number of deep and distinctive veins. From April to July the tree produces a large number of yellow-coloured fruit. These fruit can be as large as a tennis ball in size and are particularly favoured by birds. The fruit give off a distinct and strong aroma.
The pink-coloured flesh is edible raw. The . . .