Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acca sellowiana Feijoa, Pineapple Guava,Feijoa, Pineapple Guava,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Commonly called Feijoa, this medium evergreen shrub bears white-petalled flowers with red stamens during Spring followed by edible egg-shaped green fruit. Fruit can be used in cakes or preserves. Grows approx. 4m tall x 2m wide. Syn. Feijoa sellowiana
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Park And Gardens, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained fertile soil. Needs protection when young. Shelter from strong winds. Water regularly until established, than provide an occasional deep water throughout the warmer months. Prune as required in Winter. Feed with manure and a suitable slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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