Feijoa sellowiana (Feijoa) - Image 148

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Botanical names: Feijoa sellowiana, Acca sellowiana

Common names: Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

Hardiness: 25°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant


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Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen, Fejoa (Feijoa sellowiana)

Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen. The fruit emits a strong long-lasting perfume, even before it is fully ripe. The fruit have the best taste when pulp mixed with sugar - it tastes and smells somewhat like forest strawberries. Cold-hardy, tolerates freze, nice wind-protection shield for other tropical plants.
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