When will a Guava sapling sprout out branches

I planted a Guava sapling five months back. It has now grown about 4 feet tall and is healthy. What I need to know is when will it start to sprout out branches? (It is only growing straight upwards) Someone told me that I should cut the top off the plant and then it will start to grow branches. Please kindly advise.

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#1 Comment By AnnsGreeneHaus On 10/07/2013 @ 11:57 pm

These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/guava/growing-guava-fruit-trees.htm ^[1]

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/guava.htm ^[2]

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tropical/msg0912364130164.html ^[3]

#2 Comment By AnnsGreeneHaus On 10/08/2013 @ 12:00 am

oops, If you want a taller plant, don’t take the growing tip now. If you prefer a shrubby plant to a tree, remove the growing tip now. The ultimate size and habit will depend on the variety.

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