A versatile evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental appeal, edible fruit, and unique flowers. Feijoa sellowiana boasts gray-green, leathery foliage with silvery undersides and stunning white flowers with prominent red stamens in spring. The fruit, resembling an egg-shaped guava, has a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of pineapple and is highly valued in culinary uses. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, hedges, or as a specimen plant.
Feijoa farinosa (Pineapple Guava)
Feijoa farinosa
Pineapple Guava
A versatile evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental appeal, edible fruit, and unique flowers. Feijoa sellowiana boasts gray-green, leathery foliage with silvery undersides and stunning white flowers with prominent red stamens in spring. The fruit, resembling an egg-shaped guava, has a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of pineapple and is highly valued in culinary uses. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, hedges, or as a specimen plant.
| Plant Type | Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 8-12 ft |
| Spread | 6-10 ft |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Frost, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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