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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Feijoa sellowiana] |
| Height: 12-20 feet |
| Width: 10-15 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Acca sellowiana (Pineapple Guava) - This is an evergreen small tree or shrub reaching 16-25 feet tall and as wide. It produces oval shaped leaves that have a silvery-white underside. The inside of the fleshy, edible flower petals are a shiny pink while the outside of the petals are white. The pineapple flavored pulpy oval fruit is produced four months after the late spring-early summer flower bloom. It does its best in full sun, with low to moderate water. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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