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 fruits 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.

See which trees pineapple guava grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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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 tasty fruits and flower petals are consumed fresh or in preserves, being rich in vitamin C.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.