Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava)

Botanical name

Acca sellowiana

Other names

Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana

Genus

Acca Acca

Species

A. sellowiana - A. sellowiana is a borderline hardy, bushy, evergreen shrub with oblong to elliptic, dark grey-green leaves, white-woolly beneath, and, in summer, reddish-purple flowers with white margins, curved petals, and long, deep crimson stamens. Flowers are followed by ovoid, sometimes red-flushed, green fruit.

Native to

Brazil, Uruguay

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Flower petals that are slightly sweet with an interesting delicate flavor.

Habit

Bushy

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Colour

Flower

White, Red, Pink in Spring

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

The feijoa is remarkably pest and disease-resistant.

General care

Pruning

Requires little to no pruning. Pruning group 8 to remove any stems damaged in winter.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 20-50 Years.

Suggested uses

City, Coastal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates drought and heat. Suitable for use as a hedge in mild climates. Will not produce fruit in areas where temperature fall below 5C (41F). Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed every four weeks.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8