Pineapple guava
Acca sellowiana
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to South America, the feijoa is an evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic fruit with a tangy flavour. It adapts very well to temperate and Mediterranean climates, making it ideal for productive hedges. It requires protection from strong winds to ensure good fruiting.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Shrub up to 4 m
- Mature diameter: 3.5 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The flavourful fruits and flower petals are consumed fresh or in sweets, being rich in vitamin C.
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Related plants
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