Feijoa sellowiana
Pineapple Guava
Description
Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is grey-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
Tree, 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
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.