Pineapple Guava

Feijoa sellowiana

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Overview

Acca sellowiana, commonly called Pineapple Guava, is an evergreen shrub known for its versatility and resilience. Reaching up to 10-15 ft tall, with equally wide spread, this specimen flaunts lush, gray-green foliage and edible, aromatic flowers in spring. Thrives in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil. Hardy to 15°F, it‚Äôs ideal for accent or screening use, providing year-round interest in USDA zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean, Subtropical

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — commonly called Pineapple Guava

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — Its native roots originate from the highlands of southern Brazil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — aromatic flowers in spring

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — the Pineapple Guava typically reaches a mature height and spread of about 10 to 15 feet

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — requiring well-draining soil to ensure optimal growth.<br><br>Positioned in the landscape

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — This ornamental beauty is hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10 and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — is an evergreen shrub known for its versatility and resilience

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–15 Ft.
Mature width: 10–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — commonly called Pineapple Guava

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — Its native roots originate from the highlands of southern Brazil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — aromatic flowers in spring

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — the Pineapple Guava typically reaches a mature height and spread of about 10 to 15 feet

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — requiring well-draining soil to ensure optimal growth.<br><br>Positioned in the landscape

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — This ornamental beauty is hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10 and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — is an evergreen shrub known for its versatility and resilience

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — Reaching up to 10-15 ft tall

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — Hardy to 15°F, it‚Äôs ideal for accent or screening use, providing year-round interest in USDA zones 8-10

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub well-suited to diverse landscape designs

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — Thrives in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — gray-green foliage and edible

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — this specimen flaunts lush

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — it can be easily maintained at a desired size

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) — even allowing for shaping into a hedge or trained as a small tree.<br><br>The plant boasts silvery-green

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