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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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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 -
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) -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Acca sellowiana - Care Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
- How to plant/move a shrub
- How to plant/move a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fertisiling shrubs - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Mulching - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Taking semi-ripe cuttings -Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
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 '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
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
