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Acca sellowiana

Pineapple Guava, Feijoa

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is gray 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.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).