Detwiler

Detwiler is an old California guava selection valued for its yellow-fleshed, sweet fruit and adaptability to cooler subtropical conditions. It produces medium round to oval fruit with yellow skin and salmon-yellow flesh that is sweet, mild, and pleasantly aromatic. Historically grown in Southern California, it tolerates the region's milder climate better than some tropical types and remains a favorite among home growers there. The fruit is good for fresh eating and juicing. Trees are moderately vigorous and productive where winters are mild. Detwiler is a dependable heritage choice for California and similar Mediterranean-subtropical zones, fitting into permaculture orchards where cold-tolerant guavas are needed.