Succulent, sweet, and a bit tangy at times, guava trees are an excellent addition to any arid garden. Guava is mainly grown in the tropics and will tolerate temperatures between 15 and 45C.

Thankfully, there is a great selection of drought-tolerant fruit trees that are well-suited to arid climates and require limited watering. The likes of figs, pomegranates, olives, persimmon ...