pineapple guava

Feijoa sellowiana

FruitMyrtaceae

pineapple guava
Drought tolerantSalt tolerantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 15 feet tall6 to 15 feet wide
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Bloom color
Yellow, purple, red, white
Foliage color
Gray/silver, green, white
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenHedgeLow maintenancePrivacy screenSpecimenWinter interestXeriscape

Attracts

BeesBirds

Notes

Pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana) is a fruit for borders, containers, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It is evergreen with gray-green foliage and a dense habit. Bees and birds visit the flowers. The plant also tolerates drought and salt.

Pairs well with Lavender, Rosemary, Ruby loropetalum, and Oleander.

Native range

South America and Tropical.

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