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    ACCA
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    ACCA

    (Feijoa)

    Genus of 2 or 3 species of evergreen shrubs occuring on dry upland slopes, in scrub and open woodland in subtropical South America.

    Salt and drought tolerant, A. sellowiana makes an unusual hedge in mild coastal sites. Egg-sized fruit is possible from a cool greenhouse in a long, hot summer. Requires 50 hours of chilling to initiate fruiting.

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    Plant Details
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Acca sellowiana - Care Guide
    Shrubs - Care Guide

    Varieties
    ACCA sellowiana
    Pineapple guava
    Grey foliage, with handsome wine-red edible flowers and fruit. Will grow outside in milder climates
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Large
    £65.00
    ACCA sellowiana 'Apollo'
    Large,sweet fruit
     
    2 Litre
    £18.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACCA sellowiana 'Mammoth'
    Pineapple guava
    Large regular shaped fruits with rough skin
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACCA sellowiana 'Triumph'
    Pineapple guava
    Later fruiting variety with a mild flavour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
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