Edibles – 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