Pineapple Guava Live Plant (Feijoa Sellowiana) 3-4 Ft Tall, 7 Gal Pot

Overview

Introduce a touch of the exotic to your landscape with the remarkable pineapple guava live plant, scientifically known as Feijoa Sellowiana. This unique and versatile evergreen shrub or small tree is celebrated for its delicious, aromatic fruit and attractive foliage, making it a fantastic addition to any garden or edible landscape. Our healthy specimen arrives standing 3 to 4 feet tall, securely rooted in a generous 7-gallon pot, ensuring it’s well-established and ready for planting upon arrival. The pineapple guava is not only a source of delectable fruit but also offers significant ornamental value with its silvery-green leaves and striking crimson-stamened flowers. It’s a hardy and relatively low-maintenance plant, perfect for gardeners looking for both beauty and bounty. Discover the joy of growing your own fresh, homegrown pineapple guavas, rich in flavor and nutrients.

The feijoa sellowiana plant is native to South America and is well-adapted to a range of climates, particularly thriving in areas with mild winters and warm summers. Its common name, pineapple guava, aptly describes the complex flavor profile of its fruit, which often hints at pineapple, mint, and strawberry. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant serves as an excellent hedge, screen, or specimen plant due to its dense growth and attractive appearance. It’s a resilient choice that promises to bring both visual interest and a harvest of unique fruit to your outdoor space.

Key Benefits

The pineapple guava live plant offers a multitude of advantages for the discerning gardener, blending both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits into one robust package. Here are some of the key reasons to add this exceptional plant to your collection:

• Delicious, Unique Fruit: Enjoy the distinct sweet-tart flavor of fresh pineapple guavas, often described as a mix of pineapple, mint, and strawberry. The fruit is excellent eaten fresh, in jams, jellies, or desserts, providing a truly exotic taste experience from your own garden.
• Attractive Evergreen Foliage: The plant boasts beautiful silvery-green, leathery leaves that provide year-round interest and a lovely contrast in the landscape. Its dense growth makes it an ideal choice for hedges or privacy screens.
• Stunning Ornamental Flowers: In spring, the feijoa sellowiana plant produces striking white and pink flowers with prominent crimson stamens. These edible blooms are not only visually appealing but also have a sweet, slightly spicy flavor, perfect for salads or garnishes.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, pineapple guava is remarkably drought-tolerant, making it a water-wise choice for various climates and reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
• Low Maintenance: This hardy plant requires minimal care once settled, tolerating a range of soil conditions and generally resistant to pests and diseases, allowing you to enjoy its benefits with less effort.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Whether you want to grow pineapple guava as a standalone specimen, part of an edible hedge, or espaliered against a wall, its adaptable nature allows for diverse applications in garden design.
• Pollinator Friendly: The vibrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pineapple guava live plant is relatively straightforward, making it a rewarding experience for both novice and experienced gardeners. This hardy plant thrives with proper attention to its basic needs, ensuring a bountiful harvest and beautiful display. For optimal growth and fruit production, select a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, fruit yield and plant vigor may be reduced. Ensure good air circulation around the plant to prevent fungal issues, especially in humid climates.

When it comes to watering, the pineapple guava is quite adaptable. During its establishment phase (the first year after planting), water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, it becomes highly drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent irrigation. However, consistent watering during fruit development will lead to larger, juicier fruits. The ideal soil for a feijoa sellowiana plant is well-draining loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage, and sandy soils to enhance water retention. A good quality, balanced fertilizer can be applied in early spring and again in mid-summer, following package directions.

The guava plant care routine also includes pruning, which is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Prune to maintain desired size and shape, remove dead or crossing branches, and improve air circulation within the canopy. Pineapple guava is generally hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating temperatures down to about 15°F (-9°C). In colder zones, it can be grown in large containers and moved indoors during winter. Keep an eye out for common pests like scale insects or fruit flies, although they are generally not severe problems for this resilient plant. Providing proper care will ensure your plant produces a healthy crop of delicious fruit.

Size & Details

This offering is for one robust pineapple guava live plant (Feijoa Sellowiana), which stands impressively at 3 to 4 feet tall from the base of the plant to the top of its foliage. It is carefully nurtured and shipped in a sturdy 7-gallon nursery pot, ensuring its root system is well-established and ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container. The plant’s substantial size at arrival means it has a head start on growth, allowing you to enjoy its ornamental beauty and fruit production sooner. Pineapple guava typically grows at a moderate rate, eventually reaching heights of 10-15 feet and a similar spread if left unpruned, making it suitable as a large shrub or small tree.

The plant will arrive with its root ball intact and soil, minimizing transplant shock. Expect the first fruits to appear within 2-3 years, with increasing yields as the plant matures. The oblong, green fruits are typically ready for harvest in late fall, offering a unique seasonal delight. This particular size is ideal for immediate impact in your landscape, whether as a focal point, a privacy screen, or an integral part of an edible garden. Plant your feijoa sellowiana plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil to ensure it thrives and produces a delicious harvest.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This pineapple guava live plant arrives 3 to 4 feet tall in a 7-gallon pot. When mature, it can reach heights of 10-15 feet and a similar spread, depending on pruning and growing conditions.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped in a 7-gallon nursery pot, providing a substantial root system for healthy growth.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Pineapple guava is primarily an outdoor plant, best suited for USDA zones 8-10. In colder climates, it can be grown in a large container and moved indoors during winter months.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal fruit production and plant health, the feijoa sellowiana plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate partial shade but may produce less fruit.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, pineapple guava is considered a relatively low-maintenance plant once established. It’s drought-tolerant and generally resistant to pests and diseases, making guava plant care quite manageable.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy, well-rooted in its 7-gallon pot, and carefully packaged to ensure minimal stress during transit.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, the plant is shipped in its original nursery pot with soil, preserving its root system and ensuring a smooth transition to your garden.
• Q: Can I use pineapple guava in cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruits are delicious eaten fresh, used in salads, desserts, jams, jellies, and even fermented into wine. The flowers are also edible and make a beautiful garnish.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: This 3-4 feet tall plant is mature enough that it could bloom in its first year in your garden, with fruit production typically starting within 2-3 years after planting.
• Q: What’s the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your pineapple guava live plant is in spring or early fall, allowing it ample time to establish before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Pineapple guava is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to provide winter protection or grow it in a container that can be moved indoors.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: It thrives in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.