Botanical Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
• Common Name: L49 Guava
• Family: Myrtaceae

The L49 guava is a hybrid variety, developed primarily for commercial production due to its favorable characteristics, such as larger fruit size, high yield, and resistance to disease.

2. Tree Characteristics:

• Size: L49 Guava trees are typically medium to large-sized, growing up to 8–10 feet (2.5–3 meters) in height. They tend to have a strong, vigorous growth habit and require space to spread.
• Leaves: The leaves are dark green, oval, and glossy in appearance. They are fairly large and have a smooth texture.
• Flowers: L49 Guava flowers are white, small, and aromatic, blooming in clusters on the tree. The flowers are an important step in the tree's fruit production.
• Fruit: The fruit of the L49 guava is typically large, with a round to oval shape. The skin is smooth and light green when immature, turning to a yellowish-green as it ripens. The flesh is often white or light pink, depending on the specific growing conditions.