FEIJOA SELLOWIANA

Botanical Name: Feijoa sellowiana
Common Names: Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen, Feijoa
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and slightly acidic substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Thick, silvery-green evergreen leaves with whitish undersides; attractive year-round
Flowers: Showy, pink and white petals with bright red stamens; edible and ornamental; bloom in late spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Feijoa sellowiana is valued for its beautiful evergreen foliage and striking flowers, making it a multi-functional plant suitable for borders, hedges, and edible landscapes.

Edible Landscaping:
A great choice for gardens where form meets function—it produces fragrant flowers and tasty green fruits with a sweet, tropical flavor.

Hedging or Screening Plant:
Its dense, upright growth makes it ideal for informal screens or clipped hedges in Mediterranean and temperate climates.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerance: Performs well in dry, warm regions once established, requiring minimal supplemental irrigation.

Low Maintenance: Hardy and pest-resistant; requires little more than occasional pruning to maintain shape.

Dual-Purpose: Offers both ornamental value and edible flowers and fruits, enhancing garden utility.

Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.

Cold Tolerant: Withstands light frosts and adapts well to a variety of climates, making it versatile in landscape use.

Feijoa sellowiana is a resilient, evergreen shrub or small tree that offers year-round beauty, seasonal blooms, and delicious fruit. With its ornamental charm and edible appeal, it’s an ideal plant for sustainable, multifunctional landscapes in Mediterranean, coastal, and temperate regions.