- Pineapple Guava
Botanical name: Acca Sellowiana
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can reach up to about 15 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: pink, white, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows at least 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim in the early spring to maintain desired size and shape
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: makes for a great hedge and thrives in coastal fruit gardens
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces edible fruits that can be harvested in the fall/early winter
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: chives, marigolds,
Toxicity level: non-toxic
Invasive species: no
