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ACCA
(Feijoa)
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.
Further Reading....
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Good to know - grown for their attractive flowers and, in hot climates, edible fruits. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of Origin - South America -
Evergreen - shrubs
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost for greenhouse - plenty of light -
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun - sheltered spot
Buy Varieties of ACCA
ACCA sellowiana >
Commonly known as: Pineapple guava.
Grey foliage, with handsome wine-red edible flowers and fruit. Will grow outside in milder climates
ACCA sellowiana 'Mammoth' >
Commonly known as: Pineapple guava.
Large regular shaped fruits with rough skin
ACCA sellowiana 'Triumph' >
Commonly known as: Pineapple guava.
Later fruiting variety with a mild flavour
