Pineapple Guava
Feijoa sellowiana
SKU
3570
Multiple upright branches form dense structure. Gray-green leaves are felty white underneath. In summer waxy flower, its petals dark red inside, white outside with showy red stamens; tasty guava-like fruit follow. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 10 to 15 feet tall and wide. Seed grown.
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8 - 10 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | fa-JO-a se-lo-ee-AH-na |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | Evokes either a Mediterranean or tropical character in gardens. The coloring of this foliage complements western natives that have very pale, gray or hairy foliage. Plant as a background or specimen for the flowers. In warm climates use as a fruit tree in orchards. Excellent screen or single specimen plant. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Edible, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Tasty Tropical Fruit |
Grows easily in average to rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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