pineapple guava
Feijoa sellowiana
Description:
Attractive spring flowers are edible and sweet; green fruits have a pineapple-like flavor; can be used as hedging as a screen, or trained into a small tree; attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Native to:
South America
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
10-15 ft
Width:
12 ft
Flower Color:
White
Pink
Bloom Period:
May-June
Wildlife Value:
Honey Bees
Hummingbirds
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Little or none; prune to shape if desired; can be coppiced or hedged throughout the year.
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