Feijoa sellowiana
Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Description
Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant grows slowly to 15' x 15'. It can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is grey-green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens resemble apple blossoms and are followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Fullsun is required for proper growth. Native to South America.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.