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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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 sunSheltered spot
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their attractive flowers and, in hot climates, edible fruits.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSouth America -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsMedium 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
- Trimming a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of ACCA
ACCA sellowiana
Pineapple guava
grey foliage, with handsome wine-red edible flowers and fruit. Will grow outside in milder climates
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
ACCA sellowiana 'Gemini'
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'
Pineapple guava
large regular shaped fruits with rough skin
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
ACCA sellowiana 'Triumph'
Pineapple guava
later fruiting variety with a mild flavour
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
