Feijoa Sellowiana (Pineapple Guava Tree / Acca Sellowiana) – Standard

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa Sellowiana (named after Portuguese botanist Joo da Silva Feij) is a small evergreen, fruit bearing tree originating from Brazil and northern Argentina. Feijoa Sellowiana is grown for its edible fruit which is green tinged with red and tastes like guava. Fruit production is fairly reliable as Feijoa fruit is self-pollinating. Plants grown from seed will take 4-6 years to produce flowers and fruit. Pineapple guava blooms in July, producing exotic flowers with beautiful white petals enveloping bright red stamens that burst skyward coating the end with yellow pollen granules. The oblong leaves are 7 cm long, green above with woolly white underside. Pineapple guava bark is initially light reddish brown but turns darker and peels with age. The plant itself is not very hardy at H3 so make sure to shelter during a cold snap or the British winter in general. The plant is usually pest and disease free so no need to worry there. Product Dimensions Girth 14-16 cm: 110 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft), crown - 100-120 cm (3.3-3.9 ft); Girth 16-18 cm: 110 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft), crown - 120-140 cm (3.9-4.6 ft); Girth 18-20 cm: 130 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft), crown - 140-160 cm (4.6-5.2 ft); Girth 20-25 cm: 160 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft), crown - 140-160 cm (4.6-5.2 ft); Latin Names: Feijoa Sellowiana/ Acca Sellowiana English Names: Pineapple Guava Tree Species: Myrtaceae Genus: Acca Foliage Type: Evergreen Foliage: Green-Grey Flower: Pink-Red (with red fruit) Suggested Location: Outdoors Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained. Sand, Chalk, Loam Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed. Hardiness Rating: Low (H3) Growth Habit: Bushy Cultivation: Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered site Propagation: Propagate by seed at 13 – 16 °C (55 – 61 °F) as soon as ripe. Propagate by Semi-ripe cuttings in summer Suggested planting locations and garden types: Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Mediterranean Climate Plants Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -10°C to - 5°C (14°F to 23°F) Maintenance: No pruning necessary but pruning group 8 to remove any winter damaged growth in late spring Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually disease free Final Height: 4 m – 6 m (13.1 ft – 19.7 ft) Final Spread: 2 m – 4 m (6.6 ft – 13.1 ft) Delivery Cost: This is calculated based on the total size, weight and quantity of your order, as well as the location of your delivery address. You will see the final price at the Online Checkout Page (before making payment) – our website will automatically calculate the lowest possible delivery price and apply discounts to orders of certain products – giving you the best value delivery every time! Please note that high-volume orders will decrease your delivery costs significantly by spreading the price across multiple items. Visit our Delivery Policy page for more information.