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Feijoa sellowiana

Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

Plant photo of: Feijoa sellowiana
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, edible fruit. Full sun is required for proper growth.

 

Plant Type

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, Fire Resistant

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.