Feijoa sellowiana (Feijoa) - Image 9

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, 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
Feijoa sellowiana (Feijoa) green fruit close up on wooden surface with sliced halves scattered around
Feijoa sellowiana (Feijoa) green fruit halves and whole pieces resting on a wooden cutting board


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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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