Pineapple Guava Live Plant – Feijoa Sellowiana – 4-6 inch Starter Plant

Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your garden with a pineapple guava live plant. This offer is for one vigorous starter plant, typically measuring 4-6 inches tall, ready to establish in your landscape. Scientifically known as Feijoa Sellowiana or Acca Sellowiana, the pineapple guava is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub that produces delicious, aromatic fruit. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an edible landscape plant that also provides ornamental value. These plants are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions, making them a rewarding addition to many gardens. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, offering a unique, sweet-tart flavor profile often described as a blend of pineapple, apple, and mint.

Our pineapple guava live plant arrives as a well-rooted starter, grown with care to ensure a strong beginning. While initial growth may focus on root development, these are inherently fast growing guava plants under optimal conditions. They are also celebrated for their beautiful, silvery-green foliage and striking, edible flowers, adding year-round interest to your outdoor space. This robust shrub can be grown as a specimen plant, a hedge, or even trained as a small tree, offering flexibility in garden design.

Key Benefits

The pineapple guava live plant offers a multitude of benefits for the home gardener, blending aesthetic appeal with practical uses:

• Delicious Edible Fruit: The primary draw of the pineapple guava is its unique and flavorful fruit. These oval-shaped fruits have a sweet, aromatic pulp that can be eaten fresh, used in desserts, or made into preserves.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the Feijoa Sellowiana care requirements are low, and the plant itself is highly ornamental. It features attractive silvery-green leaves, reddish-purple and white flowers with prominent red stamens, and an interesting growth habit.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, these plants are remarkably drought-tolerant, making them suitable for water-wise gardening in many regions.
• Cold Hardiness: Unlike many tropical fruit plants, the pineapple guava is surprisingly cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about 10-15°F (-12 to -9°C), making it a suitable cold hardy fruit plant for a wider range of climates.
• Bee and Butterfly Friendly: The beautiful flowers are a magnet for pollinators, supporting local ecosystems and encouraging biodiversity in your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Generally, pineapple guava plants are easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and pest management once established. This makes them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Versatile Landscaping: Its dense foliage and attractive form make it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, or as a stand-alone specimen in an edible landscape plant design.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper Feijoa Sellowiana care ensures a healthy and productive plant. The pineapple guava live plant thrives in full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, fruit production may be reduced. For best results, choose a location with good air circulation. These plants are adaptable to various soil types but prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. When planting, ensure the root ball is at the same level as it was in its nursery container.

Watering is crucial for young plants. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the first year to encourage strong root development. Once established, the pineapple guava live plant is quite drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of dry weather, though regular watering during dry spells will promote better fruit production. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for fruit trees or shrubs. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of fruit. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or crossing branches, and improve air circulation. While generally pest-resistant, keep an eye out for common garden pests and address them with organic solutions if necessary. This cold hardy fruit plant can handle mild frosts, but young plants may benefit from protection in colder zones.

Expect your plant to ship semi-dormant from fall to early spring. During this period, growth will be minimal, and leaves may appear less vibrant. This is a natural part of the plant’s cycle and it will bounce back with new growth in the spring. Any minor leaf damage during transit is typically cosmetic and new leaves will quickly emerge with proper care. The plants are naturally bee and butterfly friendly, meaning minimal spraying is used, so occasional leaf imperfections are normal and do not impact the plant’s health or future fruit production. This approach helps create a thriving ecosystem around your fast growing guava.

Size & Details

This offering is for one pineapple guava live plant starter, typically measuring approximately 4-6 inches tall at the time of shipping. These are vigorous young plants, ready to be established in your garden. They are shipped without pots to minimize damage during transit and optimize shipping efficiency, with the rootball carefully wrapped. The pineapple guava is a medium to large evergreen shrub, capable of reaching heights of 10-15 feet and widths of 8-10 feet if left unpruned. Its growth rate is considered moderate to fast growing guava, especially once established in favorable conditions. Expect to see substantial growth within the first few years. Fruits typically mature in late fall to early winter, developing a distinct aroma when ripe.

This edible landscape plant will grow into a substantial shrub, providing both beauty and bounty. The plant’s mature size makes it suitable for a variety of landscape applications, from a privacy hedge to a focal point. The flowers are typically produced in late spring to early summer, followed by fruit development throughout the warmer months. With proper Feijoa Sellowiana care, you can look forward to enjoying its delicious fruit for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: A pineapple guava live plant can grow to be a large shrub or small tree, typically reaching 10-15 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide if unpruned. Its mature size makes it a great addition to an edible landscape plant.
• Q: What size is the plant when shipped? A: Each starter plant is usually about 4-6 inches tall at the time of shipping. This provides a good foundation for a healthy, fast growing guava.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Pineapple guava is primarily an outdoor plant, performing best in full sun. It is a cold hardy fruit plant suitable for most temperate climates, but can be grown in large containers and brought indoors in very cold regions.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth and fruit production, your pineapple guava live plant requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It thrives in full sun conditions.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, the pineapple guava live plant is considered relatively easy to care for. It’s drought-tolerant and generally low maintenance, making Feijoa Sellowiana care manageable for most gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plant will be carefully packaged without its pot to minimize transit damage. It may have minor cosmetic leaf damage or appear semi-dormant, especially during colder months, which is normal for a live plant.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: While this plant can ship year-round, spring and fall are generally the best times to plant a pineapple guava live plant to allow it to establish before extreme weather.
• Q: Is the fruit edible? A: Absolutely! The pineapple guava produces delicious, edible fruits with a unique, sweet-tart flavor. Both the fruit and the flowers are edible.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Pineapple guava is a cold hardy fruit plant, typically hardy in USDA zones 8-10, and can tolerate temperatures down to 10-15°F (-12 to -9°C). Protection may be needed in colder zones.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Good drainage is key for healthy root development in your pineapple guava live plant.