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Feijoa sellowiana (F)

pineapple guava

An evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves densely white-felted on the underside. In summer, flowers with four red petals, white on the outside, appear in the leaf axils; occasionally produces edible, red-flushed green fruit

Other common names
feijoa
Synonyms
Acca sellowiana

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver Green Red
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Myrtaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

A species of flowering plant cultivated as an ornamental tree and for its edible fruit, with green glossy leaves, and unusual-looking flowers with thick white petals and red stamens, which are also edible. The fruit tastes like a mixture of strawberry, guava and pineapple whilst the flowers have a sweet flavour similar to marshmallows

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Brazil, Argentina

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered site

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) as soon as ripe. Propagate by Semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning necessary but pruning group 8 to remove any winter damaged growth in late spring

Pests

Usually pest-free

Diseases

Usually disease free

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