ACCA
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Self-fertile. After a hot summer can produce edible fruits. Where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F) grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
EvergreenGrey-green leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, white woolly beneath
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Red
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped, 4cm (1½in) across with long, red stamens
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Coastal / windsweptCan be used as hedging in mild, coastal areas
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub. Produces flowers singly from the upper leaf axils
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Sheltered site -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
