Acca sellowiana
Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana
Acca Acca
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.
Acca sellowiana is: Evergreen
Flower petals that are slightly sweet with an interesting delicate flavor.
Bushy
White, Red, Pink in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
The feijoa is remarkably pest and disease-resistant.
Requires little to no pruning. Pruning group 8 to remove any stems damaged in winter.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 20-50 Years.
City, Coastal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
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Acca sellowiana
Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana
Acca Acca
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.
Brazil, Uruguay
Evergreen
Flower petals that are slightly sweet with an interesting delicate flavor.
Bushy
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White, Red, Pink in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
The feijoa is remarkably pest and disease-resistant.
Requires little to no pruning. Pruning group 8 to remove any stems damaged in winter.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 20-50 Years.
City, Coastal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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