Collecting Pineapple Guava tree

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Hal
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Collecting Pineapple Guava tree

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Just wondering if anyone has experience in collecting guava tree species? Do they backbud on old wood? My neighbour has an unwanted tree in the backyard that she wants to get rid off and I'm thinking of giving it another life in a pot.
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Matthew
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Yep sure do. Collected mine in november. Completely cut back to bare wood has reshot in all the right places. Hoping to make mine shohin size. Love the flowers
Hal
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Awesome. Thanks Matthew.
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