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.

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Evergreen - shrubs
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
Full sun - sheltered spot
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their attractive flowers and, in hot climates, edible fruits.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - South America
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -

Acca sellowiana - Care Guide

Growing Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava

Shrubs - Care Guide

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ACCA sellowiana >

Commonly known as: Pineapple guava.

Grey foliage, with handsome wine-red edible flowers and fruit. Will grow outside in milder climates

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£16.50 each
Large £60.00 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

ACCA sellowiana 'Gemini' >

Commonly known as: Pineapple guava.

Smooth, dark green skin and good flavour. Self-fertile but fruits better if grown with a different variety to act as a pollinator

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£17.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.