Pineapple Guava

Feijoa Sellowiana

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Overview

The Pineapple Guava, Feijoa sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide. It features silvery-green leaves and spring blooms with edible, crimson petals. In the fall, oval fruits with a sweet, aromatic flavor ripen. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it serves as a hedge, specimen, or container plant.

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

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — is a versatile and ornamental evergreen shrub that brings a tropical flair to temperate garden landscapes

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — In the fall, oval fruits with a sweet, aromatic flavor ripen

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Mature at a height and spread of 10 to 15 feet

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — this plant exhibits a naturally bushy and multi-stemmed habit

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Drought-tolerant once established, it serves as a hedge, specimen, or container plant

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — It features silvery-green leaves and spring blooms with edible, crimson petals

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — The Pineapple Guava, Feijoa sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — In the fall, oval fruits with a sweet, aromatic flavor ripen

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Mature at a height and spread of 10 to 15 feet

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — this plant exhibits a naturally bushy and multi-stemmed habit

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Drought-tolerant once established, it serves as a hedge, specimen, or container plant

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — It features silvery-green leaves and spring blooms with edible, crimson petals

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — scientifically known as Feijoa sellowiana

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — is a versatile and ornamental evergreen shrub that brings a tropical flair to temperate garden landscapes

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — providing a striking contrast and year-round visual interest

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — In late spring to early summer, Pineapple Guava graces gardens with unique flowers

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — The blossoms have fleshy white petals set against a burst of red stamens

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — which not only add beauty but are also edible

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — subtly floral flavor.<br><br>Following the blooms

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — the plant produces oval fruit

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — approximately 2 to 4 inches long

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — These fruits have a distinctive sweet taste, reminiscent of pineapple, apple, and mint

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — Feijoa sellowiana should be planted in well-drained soil

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — this shrub is drought-tolerant once established

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — making it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — It also serves as an excellent choice for windbreaks

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — due to its dense growth habit

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — When incorporating Feijoa into a landscape design

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) — consider its adaptability and multi-sensory offerings

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