Pineapple Guava
Feijoa sellowiana
Formerly Acca sellowiana · also Orthostemon sellowianus
Also known as Feijoa
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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.
Why grow it
Pineapple guava occupies a useful niche for warm-climate gardeners seeking an ornamental shrub that also produces edible fruit. Compared to common guava (Psidium guajava), it offers finer texture, more compact growth, and somewhat hardier cold tolerance, though still requiring frost-free conditions. The dual appeal of attractive flowers and distinctive fruit makes it practical for small spaces or containers where dual-purpose plants are valued.
Watch out for
Fruit production and plant vigor tend to be inconsistent outside ideal warm climates, even in regions where the plant survives. In marginal climates, flowering may occur but fruit set remains unreliable, and plants often require several years to reach productive maturity. Container culture requires consistent watering and feeding, as potted plants are more susceptible to stress from irregular moisture.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Myrtaceae
Native Range
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
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
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.
Why grow it
Pineapple guava occupies a useful niche for warm-climate gardeners seeking an ornamental shrub that also produces edible fruit. Compared to common guava (Psidium guajava), it offers finer texture, more compact growth, and somewhat hardier cold tolerance, though still requiring frost-free conditions. The dual appeal of attractive flowers and distinctive fruit makes it practical for small spaces or containers where dual-purpose plants are valued.
Watch out for
Fruit production and plant vigor tend to be inconsistent outside ideal warm climates, even in regions where the plant survives. In marginal climates, flowering may occur but fruit set remains unreliable, and plants often require several years to reach productive maturity. Container culture requires consistent watering and feeding, as potted plants are more susceptible to stress from irregular moisture.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Myrtaceae
Native Range
Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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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.