I just bought one of these, a seedling about 6-8 inches tall. How long did it take the small seedling to get to budding size??

I don't have a seedling... I bought a small tree.... which actually was not at my new house this winter so it died back during the winter... I was surprised to see buds. So, at this moment, it's quite short... probably, counting the pot, maybe 4.5 feet tall. I have dosed it with a blooming fertilizer twice this spring... in an effort, with other fertilizer to come back from it's die back.

I hope it grows fast! It was only $3-4.

Excellent price! :o) Mine was $30!

Guavas are ready to be eaten when the fruit is soft and comes off the tree easily. I have a large lemon guava which is very prolific. I let the fruit ripen on the tree.