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Feijoa sellowiana

Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Mullany/Sortomme

 

Description

Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is gray-green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens can be seen, followed by 1-4" long, oval, edibl fruit. Full sun is required for proper growth.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Red, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Multi-trunk Tree

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.