Acca sellowiana (Feijoa)
Commonly known as Feijoa or Pineapple Guava, this hardy evergreen shrub is more than just a beautiful display of mid-green and grey leaves. It‘s decorative flowers are a soft pink with a white underside and have protruding, vivid red stamens. In autumn and winter, it produces green-skinned fruit with a sweet taste of pineapple, apple and mint.
Cultural
Fruit typically ripens in late summer to early autumn and should be harvested when it is slightly soft to the touch and has a sweet aroma.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil.
Aspect:
Full sun is ideal. Will tolerate part shade but fruiting may be reduced.
Maintenance:
Tip prune when young to encourage bushy growth. Prune mature plants after fruiting to maintain good shape. Feed in spring and autumn with a potassium rich fertiliser. Susceptible to aphids, mites and scale- treat as required.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established. Regular watering during dry periods will aid fruit development.
Seasonal Interest:
Spring flowering, autumn and winter fruiting.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for Mediterranean, coastal, or edible gardens. It can be trimmed for formal hedging and screening or used as a feature tree. Its green-grey foliage provides a striking contrast to darker green or purple foliage plants, such as Laurus nobilis ‘Flavour Master’ and Loropetalum chinense ‘Plum Gorgeous‘ pbr.
Dimensions
Height to 3.0m
Width to 2.0m
Can be kept smaller through pruning.
Width to 2.0m
Can be kept smaller through pruning.