Pineapple Guava Tree (Feijoa Sellowiana)
Regular price
$65.00
Size
The Perfect Dual-Purpose Tree for California Gardens
The pineapple guava tree gives you ornamental beauty and edible fruit in one compact, drought tolerant plant-ideal for California gardens where every square foot should work hard.
Also known as acca sellowiana pineapple guava, feijoa, or feijoa sellowiana, this evergreen shrub from South America brings silvery foliage, unusual white flowers with red stamens, and sweet-tart fall fruit to your edible garden. It solves the common landscape tradeoff: you do not have to choose between a beautiful small tree and a productive fruit tree.
Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. It also grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 and prefers full sun or part shade, with slightly acidic soil for optimal growth-making it especially useful for coastal gardens, moderate summers, and many subtropical climates across California.
Why You’ll Love Your Pineapple Guava Tree
-
Edible Flowers and Fruit – In late spring to early summer, pineapple guava produces showy white flowers with long red stamens and yellow pollen. The petals are edible, sweet, and sometimes compared to marshmallows, making them a delightful addition to salads and desserts. In early fall, the tree produces egg shaped fruits with edible fruit pulp that tastes like a mix between guava and minty pineapple.
-
Year-Round Beauty – Pineapple guava, or Acca sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 10-15 feet and is known for attractive silvery foliage and unusual flowers. Its leathery leaves stay handsome through winter, giving your garden structure even when other fruit trees are bare.
-
Low Maintenance – Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year. The pineapple guava tree is known for its pest and disease resistance, and is generally untroubled by deer. Minimal pest issues may include black scale or fruit flies in some regions, but this tree is typically easier to manage than many edible fruit options.
-
Versatile Growth – Grow it as a shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, multi-trunk specimen, or small tree with a single trunk. Regular pruning helps shape the branches, encourage new growth, and maintain size without heavy pruning.
-
Wildlife Friendly – Birds and bees are the primary pollinators of pineapple guava, with hand pollination achieving nearly 100% fruit set. The flowers attract beneficial pollinators, while mature fruit can support garden wildlife if you leave a few to fall.
What Makes It Different
Most fruit trees ask you to compromise: they are productive but seasonal, ornamental but not edible, or too large for smaller California yards.
Pineapple Guava Tree provides:
-
Unique Edible Flowers – Pineapple guava flowers have white petals, red stamens, and a sweet edible quality that makes them useful fresh in salads and desserts. Unlike a true guava, pineapple guava belongs to the myrtle family, and its genus name Acca reflects its distinct botanical identity.
-
Exceptional Drought Tolerance – Unlike many fruit trees, mature pineapple guava is drought tolerant once established. Regular deep watering is still essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Mulch and organic matter help protect shallow roots and keep soil moisture steady without standing water.
-
Compact Size – Pineapple guava naturally fits smaller landscapes. It can be maintained as a small tree, screen, or evergreen shrub, usually about 10-15 feet tall with an equal spread when allowed to mature, or kept tighter with pruning. It also tolerates coastal salt spray, light shade, and partial shade, though full sun gives the best bloom and fruit production.
How It Works in Your Garden
-
Plant and Establish
Plant pineapple guava in well drained soil with good organic matter, where it receives full sun to partial shade. Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Water deeply after planting, and keep young trees on weekly deep watering during the first year. -
Seasonal Beauty Cycle
In spring, the plant pushes new growth and prepares to bloom. By late spring or early summer, white flowers with long red stamens open and attract bees and birds. For best fruit production, pineapple guava requires a minimum of 50 hours of chilling temperatures during winter, and it is sensitive to extreme heat and frost. Flower production in pineapple guava is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling, which is essential for fruit quality. -
Fall Harvest
Fruit develops through summer and begins to ripen in early fall. Pineapple guava fruits are best harvested when they begin to fall from the tree, indicating ripeness, and can also be picked when they are firm and allowed to ripen at room temperature. To prevent bruising during harvesting, place a tarp or cloth under the tree to catch the fruit as it falls, and handle the fruit gently when picking. Enjoy tree ripened fruit fresh, or use the pulp in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Tree Specifications
-
Size: Mature height 10-15 feet, width 8-12 feet
-
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, or small tree
-
Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
-
Also Known As: Pineapple guava, feijoa, Feijoa sellowiana
-
Family: Myrtle family
-
Hardiness: Yardwork recommends USDA Zones 8-10 for most California gardens; pineapple guava also thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 where climate and soil conditions are suitable
-
Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally 6.0-6.5, with tolerance toward 7.0
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; light shade is helpful in hotter inland areas
-
Water Needs: Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year
-
Flower Season: Late spring to early summer
-
Fruit Season: Early fall into fall, depending on climate and cultivar
-
Fruit Type: Egg shaped fruits with aromatic pulp and edible fruit
-
Flavor: Pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple
-
Uses: Eat fresh, make into jellies, or use in desserts and salads
-
Fruit Production: Begins about 2-3 years after planting for grafted or cutting-grown named plants
-
Pollination: Pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible, so planting two or more named types together is necessary for effective cross-pollination
-
Propagation: Pineapple guava can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting, with grafting being the most effective method for quicker fruiting
-
What Yardwork Provides: A healthy, container-grown pineapple guava plant selected for California growing conditions, plus planting guidance, care instructions, delivery options, and expert support
Who It’s Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners who want edible landscaping with year-round structure
-
Gardeners seeking a drought tolerant fruit tree for full sun or part shade
-
Coastal gardens needing a plant with salt spray tolerance
-
Smaller yards that need a compact small tree instead of a large fruit tree
-
Gardeners who want edible flowers, edible fruit, and ornamental foliage in one plant
-
Home growers interested in cross pollination, named varieties, and better fruit production
If you want an edible garden that looks polished in every season, pineapple guava fits beautifully. It gives you flowers in spring, fruit in fall, evergreen foliage in winter, and a versatile shape that works as a specimen tree, privacy screen, or informal hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Fruit production usually begins about 2-3 years after planting when you start with a grafted or cutting-grown named pineapple guava plant. Seed-grown plants can take longer and may produce less predictable fruit quality.
Does it need a pollinator?
Some varieties are described as self fertile, but pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible. For reliable fruit production, plant two or more named types close enough for bees and birds to move pollen between them. Cross pollination improves fruit set, fruit size, and harvest quality. Hand pollination can achieve nearly 100% fruit set.
How much water does it need?
Young trees need weekly deep watering during their first year. Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but regular deep watering is essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Avoid standing water, because pineapple guava needs well drained soil.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Pineapple guava can grow in a large container if you provide well drained soil, full sun to light shade, regular watering, mulch, and occasional pruning. Container plants need more attentive watering than in-ground trees because shallow roots dry faster.
When is the fruit ready to eat?
Mature fruit is ready when it begins to fall from the tree. You can also pick firm fruit and allow it to ripen at room temperature. For the best tree ripened fruit, place a tarp or cloth under the tree, collect fallen fruit promptly, and handle each fruit gently to avoid bruising.
What does pineapple guava taste like?
The flavor of pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple. The pulp is aromatic and sweet-tart, excellent to eat fresh or use in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Will extreme heat or frost affect it?
Yes. Pineapple guava needs at least 50 hours of winter chill for strong flower production and fruit quality. It can be sensitive to extreme heat, which may reduce flavor, and frost can damage flowers or immature fruit.
Ready to Add This Beauty to Your Garden?
Choose the Pineapple Guava Tree (Acca sellowiana) from Yardwork and bring home a low-maintenance, drought tolerant, edible, evergreen plant selected for California gardens. You get silvery foliage, edible flowers, fall fruit, and expert support from a team focused on helping California gardeners plant with confidence.
Yardwork offers convenient delivery, a plant guarantee, and practical guidance for planting, watering, pruning, and harvest success.
The Perfect Dual-Purpose Tree for California Gardens
The pineapple guava tree gives you ornamental beauty and edible fruit in one compact, drought tolerant plant-ideal for California gardens where every square foot should work hard.
Also known as acca sellowiana pineapple guava, feijoa, or feijoa sellowiana, this evergreen shrub from South America brings silvery foliage, unusual white flowers with red stamens, and sweet-tart fall fruit to your edible garden. It solves the common landscape tradeoff: you do not have to choose between a beautiful small tree and a productive fruit tree.
Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. It also grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 and prefers full sun or part shade, with slightly acidic soil for optimal growth-making it especially useful for coastal gardens, moderate summers, and many subtropical climates across California.
Why You’ll Love Your Pineapple Guava Tree
-
Edible Flowers and Fruit – In late spring to early summer, pineapple guava produces showy white flowers with long red stamens and yellow pollen. The petals are edible, sweet, and sometimes compared to marshmallows, making them a delightful addition to salads and desserts. In early fall, the tree produces egg shaped fruits with edible fruit pulp that tastes like a mix between guava and minty pineapple.
-
Year-Round Beauty – Pineapple guava, or Acca sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 10-15 feet and is known for attractive silvery foliage and unusual flowers. Its leathery leaves stay handsome through winter, giving your garden structure even when other fruit trees are bare.
-
Low Maintenance – Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year. The pineapple guava tree is known for its pest and disease resistance, and is generally untroubled by deer. Minimal pest issues may include black scale or fruit flies in some regions, but this tree is typically easier to manage than many edible fruit options.
-
Versatile Growth – Grow it as a shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, multi-trunk specimen, or small tree with a single trunk. Regular pruning helps shape the branches, encourage new growth, and maintain size without heavy pruning.
-
Wildlife Friendly – Birds and bees are the primary pollinators of pineapple guava, with hand pollination achieving nearly 100% fruit set. The flowers attract beneficial pollinators, while mature fruit can support garden wildlife if you leave a few to fall.
What Makes It Different
Most fruit trees ask you to compromise: they are productive but seasonal, ornamental but not edible, or too large for smaller California yards.
Pineapple Guava Tree provides:
-
Unique Edible Flowers – Pineapple guava flowers have white petals, red stamens, and a sweet edible quality that makes them useful fresh in salads and desserts. Unlike a true guava, pineapple guava belongs to the myrtle family, and its genus name Acca reflects its distinct botanical identity.
-
Exceptional Drought Tolerance – Unlike many fruit trees, mature pineapple guava is drought tolerant once established. Regular deep watering is still essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Mulch and organic matter help protect shallow roots and keep soil moisture steady without standing water.
-
Compact Size – Pineapple guava naturally fits smaller landscapes. It can be maintained as a small tree, screen, or evergreen shrub, usually about 10-15 feet tall with an equal spread when allowed to mature, or kept tighter with pruning. It also tolerates coastal salt spray, light shade, and partial shade, though full sun gives the best bloom and fruit production.
How It Works in Your Garden
-
Plant and Establish
Plant pineapple guava in well drained soil with good organic matter, where it receives full sun to partial shade. Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Water deeply after planting, and keep young trees on weekly deep watering during the first year. -
Seasonal Beauty Cycle
In spring, the plant pushes new growth and prepares to bloom. By late spring or early summer, white flowers with long red stamens open and attract bees and birds. For best fruit production, pineapple guava requires a minimum of 50 hours of chilling temperatures during winter, and it is sensitive to extreme heat and frost. Flower production in pineapple guava is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling, which is essential for fruit quality. -
Fall Harvest
Fruit develops through summer and begins to ripen in early fall. Pineapple guava fruits are best harvested when they begin to fall from the tree, indicating ripeness, and can also be picked when they are firm and allowed to ripen at room temperature. To prevent bruising during harvesting, place a tarp or cloth under the tree to catch the fruit as it falls, and handle the fruit gently when picking. Enjoy tree ripened fruit fresh, or use the pulp in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Tree Specifications
-
Size: Mature height 10-15 feet, width 8-12 feet
-
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, or small tree
-
Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
-
Also Known As: Pineapple guava, feijoa, Feijoa sellowiana
-
Family: Myrtle family
-
Hardiness: Yardwork recommends USDA Zones 8-10 for most California gardens; pineapple guava also thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 where climate and soil conditions are suitable
-
Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally 6.0-6.5, with tolerance toward 7.0
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; light shade is helpful in hotter inland areas
-
Water Needs: Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year
-
Flower Season: Late spring to early summer
-
Fruit Season: Early fall into fall, depending on climate and cultivar
-
Fruit Type: Egg shaped fruits with aromatic pulp and edible fruit
-
Flavor: Pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple
-
Uses: Eat fresh, make into jellies, or use in desserts and salads
-
Fruit Production: Begins about 2-3 years after planting for grafted or cutting-grown named plants
-
Pollination: Pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible, so planting two or more named types together is necessary for effective cross-pollination
-
Propagation: Pineapple guava can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting, with grafting being the most effective method for quicker fruiting
-
What Yardwork Provides: A healthy, container-grown pineapple guava plant selected for California growing conditions, plus planting guidance, care instructions, delivery options, and expert support
Who It’s Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners who want edible landscaping with year-round structure
-
Gardeners seeking a drought tolerant fruit tree for full sun or part shade
-
Coastal gardens needing a plant with salt spray tolerance
-
Smaller yards that need a compact small tree instead of a large fruit tree
-
Gardeners who want edible flowers, edible fruit, and ornamental foliage in one plant
-
Home growers interested in cross pollination, named varieties, and better fruit production
If you want an edible garden that looks polished in every season, pineapple guava fits beautifully. It gives you flowers in spring, fruit in fall, evergreen foliage in winter, and a versatile shape that works as a specimen tree, privacy screen, or informal hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Fruit production usually begins about 2-3 years after planting when you start with a grafted or cutting-grown named pineapple guava plant. Seed-grown plants can take longer and may produce less predictable fruit quality.
Does it need a pollinator?
Some varieties are described as self fertile, but pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible. For reliable fruit production, plant two or more named types close enough for bees and birds to move pollen between them. Cross pollination improves fruit set, fruit size, and harvest quality. Hand pollination can achieve nearly 100% fruit set.
How much water does it need?
Young trees need weekly deep watering during their first year. Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but regular deep watering is essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Avoid standing water, because pineapple guava needs well drained soil.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Pineapple guava can grow in a large container if you provide well drained soil, full sun to light shade, regular watering, mulch, and occasional pruning. Container plants need more attentive watering than in-ground trees because shallow roots dry faster.
When is the fruit ready to eat?
Mature fruit is ready when it begins to fall from the tree. You can also pick firm fruit and allow it to ripen at room temperature. For the best tree ripened fruit, place a tarp or cloth under the tree, collect fallen fruit promptly, and handle each fruit gently to avoid bruising.
What does pineapple guava taste like?
The flavor of pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple. The pulp is aromatic and sweet-tart, excellent to eat fresh or use in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Will extreme heat or frost affect it?
Yes. Pineapple guava needs at least 50 hours of winter chill for strong flower production and fruit quality. It can be sensitive to extreme heat, which may reduce flavor, and frost can damage flowers or immature fruit.
Ready to Add This Beauty to Your Garden?
Choose the Pineapple Guava Tree (Acca sellowiana) from Yardwork and bring home a low-maintenance, drought tolerant, edible, evergreen plant selected for California gardens. You get silvery foliage, edible flowers, fall fruit, and expert support from a team focused on helping California gardeners plant with confidence.
Yardwork offers convenient delivery, a plant guarantee, and practical guidance for planting, watering, pruning, and harvest success.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Pineapple Guava Tree (Feijoa Sellowiana)
Regular price
$65.00
Size
The Perfect Dual-Purpose Tree for California Gardens
The pineapple guava tree gives you ornamental beauty and edible fruit in one compact, drought tolerant plant-ideal for California gardens where every square foot should work hard.
Also known as acca sellowiana pineapple guava, feijoa, or feijoa sellowiana, this evergreen shrub from South America brings silvery foliage, unusual white flowers with red stamens, and sweet-tart fall fruit to your edible garden. It solves the common landscape tradeoff: you do not have to choose between a beautiful small tree and a productive fruit tree.
Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. It also grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 and prefers full sun or part shade, with slightly acidic soil for optimal growth-making it especially useful for coastal gardens, moderate summers, and many subtropical climates across California.
Why You’ll Love Your Pineapple Guava Tree
-
Edible Flowers and Fruit – In late spring to early summer, pineapple guava produces showy white flowers with long red stamens and yellow pollen. The petals are edible, sweet, and sometimes compared to marshmallows, making them a delightful addition to salads and desserts. In early fall, the tree produces egg shaped fruits with edible fruit pulp that tastes like a mix between guava and minty pineapple.
-
Year-Round Beauty – Pineapple guava, or Acca sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 10-15 feet and is known for attractive silvery foliage and unusual flowers. Its leathery leaves stay handsome through winter, giving your garden structure even when other fruit trees are bare.
-
Low Maintenance – Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year. The pineapple guava tree is known for its pest and disease resistance, and is generally untroubled by deer. Minimal pest issues may include black scale or fruit flies in some regions, but this tree is typically easier to manage than many edible fruit options.
-
Versatile Growth – Grow it as a shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, multi-trunk specimen, or small tree with a single trunk. Regular pruning helps shape the branches, encourage new growth, and maintain size without heavy pruning.
-
Wildlife Friendly – Birds and bees are the primary pollinators of pineapple guava, with hand pollination achieving nearly 100% fruit set. The flowers attract beneficial pollinators, while mature fruit can support garden wildlife if you leave a few to fall.
What Makes It Different
Most fruit trees ask you to compromise: they are productive but seasonal, ornamental but not edible, or too large for smaller California yards.
Pineapple Guava Tree provides:
-
Unique Edible Flowers – Pineapple guava flowers have white petals, red stamens, and a sweet edible quality that makes them useful fresh in salads and desserts. Unlike a true guava, pineapple guava belongs to the myrtle family, and its genus name Acca reflects its distinct botanical identity.
-
Exceptional Drought Tolerance – Unlike many fruit trees, mature pineapple guava is drought tolerant once established. Regular deep watering is still essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Mulch and organic matter help protect shallow roots and keep soil moisture steady without standing water.
-
Compact Size – Pineapple guava naturally fits smaller landscapes. It can be maintained as a small tree, screen, or evergreen shrub, usually about 10-15 feet tall with an equal spread when allowed to mature, or kept tighter with pruning. It also tolerates coastal salt spray, light shade, and partial shade, though full sun gives the best bloom and fruit production.
How It Works in Your Garden
-
Plant and Establish
Plant pineapple guava in well drained soil with good organic matter, where it receives full sun to partial shade. Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Water deeply after planting, and keep young trees on weekly deep watering during the first year. -
Seasonal Beauty Cycle
In spring, the plant pushes new growth and prepares to bloom. By late spring or early summer, white flowers with long red stamens open and attract bees and birds. For best fruit production, pineapple guava requires a minimum of 50 hours of chilling temperatures during winter, and it is sensitive to extreme heat and frost. Flower production in pineapple guava is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling, which is essential for fruit quality. -
Fall Harvest
Fruit develops through summer and begins to ripen in early fall. Pineapple guava fruits are best harvested when they begin to fall from the tree, indicating ripeness, and can also be picked when they are firm and allowed to ripen at room temperature. To prevent bruising during harvesting, place a tarp or cloth under the tree to catch the fruit as it falls, and handle the fruit gently when picking. Enjoy tree ripened fruit fresh, or use the pulp in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Tree Specifications
-
Size: Mature height 10-15 feet, width 8-12 feet
-
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, or small tree
-
Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
-
Also Known As: Pineapple guava, feijoa, Feijoa sellowiana
-
Family: Myrtle family
-
Hardiness: Yardwork recommends USDA Zones 8-10 for most California gardens; pineapple guava also thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 where climate and soil conditions are suitable
-
Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally 6.0-6.5, with tolerance toward 7.0
-
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; light shade is helpful in hotter inland areas
-
Water Needs: Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year
-
Flower Season: Late spring to early summer
-
Fruit Season: Early fall into fall, depending on climate and cultivar
-
Fruit Type: Egg shaped fruits with aromatic pulp and edible fruit
-
Flavor: Pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple
-
Uses: Eat fresh, make into jellies, or use in desserts and salads
-
Fruit Production: Begins about 2-3 years after planting for grafted or cutting-grown named plants
-
Pollination: Pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible, so planting two or more named types together is necessary for effective cross-pollination
-
Propagation: Pineapple guava can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting, with grafting being the most effective method for quicker fruiting
-
What Yardwork Provides: A healthy, container-grown pineapple guava plant selected for California growing conditions, plus planting guidance, care instructions, delivery options, and expert support
Who It’s Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
California homeowners who want edible landscaping with year-round structure
-
Gardeners seeking a drought tolerant fruit tree for full sun or part shade
-
Coastal gardens needing a plant with salt spray tolerance
-
Smaller yards that need a compact small tree instead of a large fruit tree
-
Gardeners who want edible flowers, edible fruit, and ornamental foliage in one plant
-
Home growers interested in cross pollination, named varieties, and better fruit production
If you want an edible garden that looks polished in every season, pineapple guava fits beautifully. It gives you flowers in spring, fruit in fall, evergreen foliage in winter, and a versatile shape that works as a specimen tree, privacy screen, or informal hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Fruit production usually begins about 2-3 years after planting when you start with a grafted or cutting-grown named pineapple guava plant. Seed-grown plants can take longer and may produce less predictable fruit quality.
Does it need a pollinator?
Some varieties are described as self fertile, but pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible. For reliable fruit production, plant two or more named types close enough for bees and birds to move pollen between them. Cross pollination improves fruit set, fruit size, and harvest quality. Hand pollination can achieve nearly 100% fruit set.
How much water does it need?
Young trees need weekly deep watering during their first year. Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but regular deep watering is essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Avoid standing water, because pineapple guava needs well drained soil.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Pineapple guava can grow in a large container if you provide well drained soil, full sun to light shade, regular watering, mulch, and occasional pruning. Container plants need more attentive watering than in-ground trees because shallow roots dry faster.
When is the fruit ready to eat?
Mature fruit is ready when it begins to fall from the tree. You can also pick firm fruit and allow it to ripen at room temperature. For the best tree ripened fruit, place a tarp or cloth under the tree, collect fallen fruit promptly, and handle each fruit gently to avoid bruising.
What does pineapple guava taste like?
The flavor of pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple. The pulp is aromatic and sweet-tart, excellent to eat fresh or use in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Will extreme heat or frost affect it?
Yes. Pineapple guava needs at least 50 hours of winter chill for strong flower production and fruit quality. It can be sensitive to extreme heat, which may reduce flavor, and frost can damage flowers or immature fruit.
Ready to Add This Beauty to Your Garden?
Choose the Pineapple Guava Tree (Acca sellowiana) from Yardwork and bring home a low-maintenance, drought tolerant, edible, evergreen plant selected for California gardens. You get silvery foliage, edible flowers, fall fruit, and expert support from a team focused on helping California gardeners plant with confidence.
Yardwork offers convenient delivery, a plant guarantee, and practical guidance for planting, watering, pruning, and harvest success.
The Perfect Dual-Purpose Tree for California Gardens
The pineapple guava tree gives you ornamental beauty and edible fruit in one compact, drought tolerant plant-ideal for California gardens where every square foot should work hard.
Also known as acca sellowiana pineapple guava, feijoa, or feijoa sellowiana, this evergreen shrub from South America brings silvery foliage, unusual white flowers with red stamens, and sweet-tart fall fruit to your edible garden. It solves the common landscape tradeoff: you do not have to choose between a beautiful small tree and a productive fruit tree.
Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. It also grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 and prefers full sun or part shade, with slightly acidic soil for optimal growth-making it especially useful for coastal gardens, moderate summers, and many subtropical climates across California.
Why You’ll Love Your Pineapple Guava Tree
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Edible Flowers and Fruit – In late spring to early summer, pineapple guava produces showy white flowers with long red stamens and yellow pollen. The petals are edible, sweet, and sometimes compared to marshmallows, making them a delightful addition to salads and desserts. In early fall, the tree produces egg shaped fruits with edible fruit pulp that tastes like a mix between guava and minty pineapple.
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Year-Round Beauty – Pineapple guava, or Acca sellowiana, is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 10-15 feet and is known for attractive silvery foliage and unusual flowers. Its leathery leaves stay handsome through winter, giving your garden structure even when other fruit trees are bare.
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Low Maintenance – Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year. The pineapple guava tree is known for its pest and disease resistance, and is generally untroubled by deer. Minimal pest issues may include black scale or fruit flies in some regions, but this tree is typically easier to manage than many edible fruit options.
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Versatile Growth – Grow it as a shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, multi-trunk specimen, or small tree with a single trunk. Regular pruning helps shape the branches, encourage new growth, and maintain size without heavy pruning.
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Wildlife Friendly – Birds and bees are the primary pollinators of pineapple guava, with hand pollination achieving nearly 100% fruit set. The flowers attract beneficial pollinators, while mature fruit can support garden wildlife if you leave a few to fall.
What Makes It Different
Most fruit trees ask you to compromise: they are productive but seasonal, ornamental but not edible, or too large for smaller California yards.
Pineapple Guava Tree provides:
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Unique Edible Flowers – Pineapple guava flowers have white petals, red stamens, and a sweet edible quality that makes them useful fresh in salads and desserts. Unlike a true guava, pineapple guava belongs to the myrtle family, and its genus name Acca reflects its distinct botanical identity.
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Exceptional Drought Tolerance – Unlike many fruit trees, mature pineapple guava is drought tolerant once established. Regular deep watering is still essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Mulch and organic matter help protect shallow roots and keep soil moisture steady without standing water.
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Compact Size – Pineapple guava naturally fits smaller landscapes. It can be maintained as a small tree, screen, or evergreen shrub, usually about 10-15 feet tall with an equal spread when allowed to mature, or kept tighter with pruning. It also tolerates coastal salt spray, light shade, and partial shade, though full sun gives the best bloom and fruit production.
How It Works in Your Garden
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Plant and Establish
Plant pineapple guava in well drained soil with good organic matter, where it receives full sun to partial shade. Pineapple guava thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Water deeply after planting, and keep young trees on weekly deep watering during the first year. -
Seasonal Beauty Cycle
In spring, the plant pushes new growth and prepares to bloom. By late spring or early summer, white flowers with long red stamens open and attract bees and birds. For best fruit production, pineapple guava requires a minimum of 50 hours of chilling temperatures during winter, and it is sensitive to extreme heat and frost. Flower production in pineapple guava is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling, which is essential for fruit quality. -
Fall Harvest
Fruit develops through summer and begins to ripen in early fall. Pineapple guava fruits are best harvested when they begin to fall from the tree, indicating ripeness, and can also be picked when they are firm and allowed to ripen at room temperature. To prevent bruising during harvesting, place a tarp or cloth under the tree to catch the fruit as it falls, and handle the fruit gently when picking. Enjoy tree ripened fruit fresh, or use the pulp in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Tree Specifications
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Size: Mature height 10-15 feet, width 8-12 feet
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Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub, large shrub, informal hedge, or small tree
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Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
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Also Known As: Pineapple guava, feijoa, Feijoa sellowiana
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Family: Myrtle family
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Hardiness: Yardwork recommends USDA Zones 8-10 for most California gardens; pineapple guava also thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 where climate and soil conditions are suitable
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally 6.0-6.5, with tolerance toward 7.0
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; light shade is helpful in hotter inland areas
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Water Needs: Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but young trees require weekly deep watering during their first year
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Flower Season: Late spring to early summer
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Fruit Season: Early fall into fall, depending on climate and cultivar
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Fruit Type: Egg shaped fruits with aromatic pulp and edible fruit
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Flavor: Pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple
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Uses: Eat fresh, make into jellies, or use in desserts and salads
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Fruit Production: Begins about 2-3 years after planting for grafted or cutting-grown named plants
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Pollination: Pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible, so planting two or more named types together is necessary for effective cross-pollination
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Propagation: Pineapple guava can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting, with grafting being the most effective method for quicker fruiting
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What Yardwork Provides: A healthy, container-grown pineapple guava plant selected for California growing conditions, plus planting guidance, care instructions, delivery options, and expert support
Who It’s Perfect For
Ideal for:
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California homeowners who want edible landscaping with year-round structure
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Gardeners seeking a drought tolerant fruit tree for full sun or part shade
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Coastal gardens needing a plant with salt spray tolerance
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Smaller yards that need a compact small tree instead of a large fruit tree
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Gardeners who want edible flowers, edible fruit, and ornamental foliage in one plant
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Home growers interested in cross pollination, named varieties, and better fruit production
If you want an edible garden that looks polished in every season, pineapple guava fits beautifully. It gives you flowers in spring, fruit in fall, evergreen foliage in winter, and a versatile shape that works as a specimen tree, privacy screen, or informal hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until it produces fruit?
Fruit production usually begins about 2-3 years after planting when you start with a grafted or cutting-grown named pineapple guava plant. Seed-grown plants can take longer and may produce less predictable fruit quality.
Does it need a pollinator?
Some varieties are described as self fertile, but pineapple guava flowers are often self-incompatible. For reliable fruit production, plant two or more named types close enough for bees and birds to move pollen between them. Cross pollination improves fruit set, fruit size, and harvest quality. Hand pollination can achieve nearly 100% fruit set.
How much water does it need?
Young trees need weekly deep watering during their first year. Mature pineapple guava trees are drought-tolerant, but regular deep watering is essential during flowering and fruit formation, especially in dry conditions, to prevent fruit drop and ensure quality harvests. Avoid standing water, because pineapple guava needs well drained soil.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Pineapple guava can grow in a large container if you provide well drained soil, full sun to light shade, regular watering, mulch, and occasional pruning. Container plants need more attentive watering than in-ground trees because shallow roots dry faster.
When is the fruit ready to eat?
Mature fruit is ready when it begins to fall from the tree. You can also pick firm fruit and allow it to ripen at room temperature. For the best tree ripened fruit, place a tarp or cloth under the tree, collect fallen fruit promptly, and handle each fruit gently to avoid bruising.
What does pineapple guava taste like?
The flavor of pineapple guava fruit is often described as a mix between guava and minty pineapple. The pulp is aromatic and sweet-tart, excellent to eat fresh or use in jellies, desserts, and salads.
Will extreme heat or frost affect it?
Yes. Pineapple guava needs at least 50 hours of winter chill for strong flower production and fruit quality. It can be sensitive to extreme heat, which may reduce flavor, and frost can damage flowers or immature fruit.
Ready to Add This Beauty to Your Garden?
Choose the Pineapple Guava Tree (Acca sellowiana) from Yardwork and bring home a low-maintenance, drought tolerant, edible, evergreen plant selected for California gardens. You get silvery foliage, edible flowers, fall fruit, and expert support from a team focused on helping California gardeners plant with confidence.
Yardwork offers convenient delivery, a plant guarantee, and practical guidance for planting, watering, pruning, and harvest success.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.