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Acca sellowiana
Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.