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    ACCA

    Commonly known as Pineapple guava

    (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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    • Good to know
      Self-fertile but pollination from 2 or more varieties is recommended for good fruiting. Where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F) grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
      leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, white-woolly beneath
    • Red
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
      Shallowly cup-shaped 4cm (1½in) across with long, red stamens
    • Coastal / windswept
      Can be used as hedging in mild, coastal areas
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
      Small to medium fruits to 5cm (2in) long
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Bushy shrub. Produces flowers singly from the upper leaf axils
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Sheltered site
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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    Varieties

    ACCA sellowiana 'Apollo'
    Large,sweet fruit
     
    2 Litre
    £18.50
    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
    Not available until May 2025
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    ACCA sellowiana 'Triumph'
    Pineapple guava
    Later fruiting variety with a mild flavour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    Not available until May 2025
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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
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