Area of origin: South america.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 3m (9.8'), width up to 2m (6.6').
Foliage: Evergreen, green and silver underneath.
Soil Type: Well drained, rich and clayey.
Hardiness: Tolerant to -10°C. Protect in areas with severe winters, and grow in container if necessary.
Exposure: Full sun.
Properties and uses:
The Feijoa or Pineapple Guava is a superb ornamental shrub that blossoms from May through to July. Its original flowers are white with long red stamens. The fresh petals can also be eaten and are used in cooking, in particular to decorate gourmet dishes, various salads, fruit salads. It also produces exotic fruits rich in vitamin C with the flavour of pineapple. The Feijoa or Pineapple Guava fruits look like hairless kiwis and stay green at maturity.It can be planted on its own, in hedges, fruit garden or even in a container for balconies and terraces. The Feijoa or Pineapple Guava shrub is also appreciated by bonsai enthusiasts.
We will distinguish:
- The common species Feijoa sellowiana, for which it is advisable to plant several plants to ensure that you have male and female plants, to ensure fruiting;
- the 'Coolidge' and 'Triumph' varieties, which are self-fertile and for which a single plant is sufficient to ensure fruiting.
Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!
• See the catalogue of tree and shrubs with edible fruits.
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