I’m so delighted with my little Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum aka Psidium littorale) trees! I certainly never expected to be enjoying their fruit so soon, I only planted them a year and a half ago.

Though small (ping-pong ball sized), the fruits are mild and juicy. They have a tropical flavor with overtones of strawberry and just a hint of lemon. The best part? They need no special preparation and can be eaten whole (minus a few tiny, hard seeds).

So far, these tasty treats remain undiscovered by my neighborhood avians. I certainly hope they remain that way, because I don’t want to share!