Pineapple Guava
Feijoa sellowiana
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | fa-JO-a se-lo-ee-AH-na |
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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. |
Companion Plants | Fig (Ficus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina) |
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. Provide a second plant for best pollination. Can be pollinated by hand to increase fruit set.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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