Pineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana
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A frost-tender South American shrub with silvery-green foliage and showy red and white flowers, followed by edible green fruits with sweet, tropical flavor. Excellent for warm climates and containers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Mammoth' and 'Apollo' are among the most widely grown cultivars, valued for large fruit size and reliable production. 'Triumph' is a self-fertile variety that performs well as a single plant.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A frost-tender South American shrub with silvery-green foliage and showy red and white flowers, followed by edible green fruits with sweet, tropical flavor. Excellent for warm climates and containers.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pineapple Guava grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Mammoth' and 'Apollo' are among the most widely grown cultivars, valued for large fruit size and reliable production. 'Triumph' is a self-fertile variety that performs well as a single plant.