ACCA SELLOWIANA

Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
Common Names: Feijoa, Pineapple Guava
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types including sandy and loamy
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering
Foliage: Thick, evergreen, gray-green leaves with silvery undersides
Flowers: Showy, edible flowers with white petals and striking red stamens; bloom in spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Acca sellowiana is prized for its attractive evergreen foliage and striking flowers, making it a beautiful choice for edible landscapes, hedges, and ornamental gardens.

Edible Gardens:
Valued for its sweet, aromatic fruit and edible flowers, it’s ideal for home orchards and sustainable garden designs.

Screening or Hedge:
With dense foliage and manageable size, Feijoa can be used as an attractive privacy screen or windbreak.

Benefits:

Dual Purpose: Offers both ornamental value and edible yields — delicious guava-like fruits and decorative, edible flowers.

Drought Tolerant: Once established, it handles dry conditions well, suitable for Mediterranean and dry temperate climates.

Low Maintenance: Resistant to pests and diseases, and requires minimal pruning.

Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees and birds, especially during flowering.

Cold Hardy: Tolerates light frost and cool winters, adaptable to a variety of climates.

Acca sellowiana is a versatile, evergreen shrub or small tree that combines beauty and utility. With minimal care, it delivers year-round interest, fragrant flowers, and tasty fruit — a perfect addition to water-wise or edible landscapes.