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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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    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
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    Available again from APRIL 2025
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    ACCA sellowiana 'Triumph'
    Pineapple guava
    Later fruiting variety with a mild flavour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
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    Available again from APRIL 2025
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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