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Pineapple Guava (3 varieties)
Feijoa sellowiana
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The Feijoa sellowiana, or Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana), is an evergreen shrub with silvery foliage and spectacular flowering. It produces edible fruits with an exotic taste in the fall.
Description
Height at maturity
1,50 to 3 m
Wingspan at maturity
1 to 2 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
june - July
Hardiness
-12°C
Origin
Northern Argentina - Paraguay - Brazil - Uruguay
Pineapple Guava – Acca sellowiana (syn. Feijoa sellowiana)
Origin and characteristics
Native to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, the Feijoa belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is appreciated both for its ornamental flowers and its edible, tropical-tasting fruit. In mild climates, it is also grown as an ornamental shrub.
Description and key features
Mature height: 2 to 3 metres
Spread: 1.5 to 2 metres
Habit: Bushy, dense and rounded
Foliage type: Evergreen; dark green leaves with silvery underside, leathery
Flowering period: June to July
Flowers: Pink with crimson stamens, airy, edible, sweet with a banana flavour
Fruit: Oval, green with thick skin, white to creamy yellow flesh, tangy with a flavour of guava-pineapple-strawberry; harvest from September to November depending on the variety
Hardiness: Moderate to good, depending on the variety (-10°C to -12°C, often regrows from base after severe frost)
Available varieties
- Common Feijoa (standard variety): Self-fertile, good yield when cross-pollinated with varieties such as Apollo, Triumph or Gemini. Green oval fruits with yellowish-white flesh, harvested from late September to November, hardy to -10°C.
- Feijoa ‘Triumph’: Partially self-fertile, better yield with cross-pollination, very large fruits (about the size of a small egg), green with creamy white flesh, late variety harvested October to November, hardiness -10°C to -15°C.
- Feijoa ‘Gemini’: Very floriferous and early, self-fertile, green oval fruits with yellowish-white flesh, harvested late September to November, hardy to -12°C to -16°C.
Position and soil
Exposure: Warm, sunny spot sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Light, well-drained, fresh but tolerant even of poor soils; avoid waterlogging
Tolerance: Drought-tolerant once established, salt spray tolerant, performs well in chalky soils
Planting
Period: Spring or autumn, outside frost periods
Preparation: Ensure good drainage; add sand or gravel if needed
Spacing: 1.5 to 2 metres depending on habit; plant two specimens for good cross-pollination
Watering
At planting: Regular watering during the first year
Mature plants: Water in prolonged dry periods; copes with temporary drought
Pruning
Timing: Late winter or after harvest
Tips: Light maintenance pruning; remove dead wood and balance the shape; keep the centre airy
Propagation
By seed (slow and unreliable), semi-hardwood cuttings, or grafting to maintain varietal traits
Garden use
Uses: Specimen planting, orchard, evergreen shrub borders, container cultivation in cold climates
Recommended plant pairings:
Shrubs:
- Punica granatum (pomegranate) for summer flowering and fruiting
- Olea europaea for a Mediterranean look
Disease protection
Sensitivities: Disease-resistant, rarely affected by pests
Prevention: Ensure good soil drainage, avoid excess moisture in winter
Tips for healthy growth
Plant in a warm, sunny spot, pair with a second variety for better fruiting, water during prolonged drought, protect young plants from frost, collect fallen fruit for best flavour.
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Features
- Common name : Acca sellowiana - Pineapple Guava - Guavasteen
- Family : Myrtaceae
- Category : fruit tree
- Spread : 1 to 2 m
- Foliage : evergreen
- Color of flowers : Pink, carmine red stamens
- Fruit : tangy fruits, with a flavor reminiscent of guava, pineapple or strawberry
- Harvest : September - October - November
- Use : Isolated, hedge, orchard, pot, terraces.
- Soil : Light - well-drained - salted tolerated soil
- Habit : bushy
- Growth : Lente
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : Aphids or mealybugs
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Expédition & livraison
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