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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

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.