Feijoa aka Pineapple Guava

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Acca sellowiana (Feijoa, Pineapple Guava)

We are unable to ship Feijoa to California due to import regulations.

Feijoa is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its delicious fruits with a unique pineapple-mint flavor. Its soft green leaves are silvery underneath, and it tolerates temperatures from 5°F to 12°F. Suitable for Zones 7 (sheltered) to 9.

The 1-inch, fuchsia-like flowers feature white petals with showy red centers. These petals are among the best-tasting edible flowers—succulent, sweet, and vanilla-like. They can be enjoyed on their own or added to fruit or vegetable salads.

This low-maintenance plant is pest- and disease-resistant, thrives in containers, and is highly tolerant of salt, making it ideal for beachside planting. It looks excellent in landscapes and makes a beautiful hedge. Customers in Richmond and Virginia Beach have found it hardy and rewarding to grow. Our nursery’s south-facing Feijoa plant has fruited since 2008, with minimal winter damage during 2014-2015.

Planting Tips:

• Space plants 6-8 feet apart in Zone 7 and 10-12 feet apart in Zones 8-9.
• Plant two for pollination.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• Salt Tolerance: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: None
• Self-Fertile: No
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Soil Type: Adaptable