Feijoa sellowiana

Common Name: Pineapple Guava

Description:
Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as Pineapple Guava, is a versatile, evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental value, edible fruit, and resilience. It produces striking, pink and white flowers in late spring to early summer, with prominent red stamens that attract bees and birds. The egg-shaped green fruit ripens in autumn, offering a sweet, aromatic flavour reminiscent of pineapple, guava, and mint. The dense, silver-green foliage makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or feature planting. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, Feijoa prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. It is drought and frost tolerant once established and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruit production.

Form:

• Shrub - Large
• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3-5m
• Width: 2-4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink and White with Red Stamens

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Fruit
• Edible Flowers
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Olive Trees (Olea europaea)
• Citrus Trees (Citrus spp.)
• Westringia (Westringia fruticosa)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Feijoa sellowiana