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Two Pineapple Guava hanging on a branch with leaves.

Hand holding a branch with green leaves against a blurred natural background

Green bush with small red flowers against a wooden panel background

Green bush with red flowers surrounded by other plants

Close-up of a tree branch with green leaves and red and white flowers.

Hand holding Pineapple Guava with a garden path and flowers in the background

Basket of Pineapple Guava and yellow fruits with a garden background

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Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) - Acca sellowiana

Name: Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) - Acca sellowiana
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Acca Sellowiana-20cm
Price: 18.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Evergreen fruiting shrub with spring blooms and aromatic, edible fruit, excellent for hedging and small Melbourne gardens in Australia.

$66.95

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Quick Facts

Position

Full Sun, Semi Shade (best fruiting in full sun) — suitable for Melbourne and temperate regions across Australia.

Size

2–4m H × 1–2m W (can be pruned as a hedge).

Water

Moderate; keep moist during establishment then water during dry periods.

Uses

Edible fruit, hedging/screening, feature shrub, coastal gardens, containers in Melbourne and wider Australia.

Description

Feijoa (Acca sellowiana) is a dense, evergreen shrub from South America valued in Australia for its ornamental spring flowers (white petals with striking red stamens) and delicious, aromatic fruit.

In Melbourne gardens it grows reliably to around 4m × 2m, forming a tough screen or small tree. The egg-shaped green fruit ripens in autumn, perfect for eating fresh, baking into cakes, or making preserves.

Key Features:

Attractive spring flowers followed by edible fruit (pineapple‑guava flavour).
Evergreen blue‑green foliage for year‑round structure in Melbourne landscapes.
Versatile habit for hedging, screening, topiary/espalier, or container growing.
Moderate growth rate and low maintenance once established.
Tolerates coastal conditions and moderate frost; wind hardy in many Australian sites.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Well‑drained loam; mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil.
Light: Full sun to part shade; full sun improves fruit production in Melbourne.
Watering: Keep moist during dry periods; reduce once established.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow‑release fertiliser in spring; supplement with liquid feed during the growing season.
Maintenance: Responds well to pruning after fruiting; shape hedges 1–2 times per year.
Flowering: Spring flush; fruit develops and matures into autumn.

Landscaping Ideas

Use as a formal hedge along driveways or boundaries, abird‑attracting feature in edible gardens, or a hardy coastal screen in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Pair with rosemary, lavender, and drought‑tolerant grasses for a Mediterranean feel suitable for Australian climates.

Expert Tip

For sweeter, heavier crops in Melbourne, plant more than one Feijoa variety to encourage cross-pollination.

FAQ's

Q: Do I need more than one Feijoa to get fruit in Melbourne?

Feijoas can set some fruit alone, but planting two different varieties improves yield and fruit size.

Q: Is Feijoa suitable for coastal gardens around Australia?

Yes. It tolerates coastal winds and performs well with good drainage.

Q: How tall will Feijoa grow in a Melbourne backyard?

Typically 2–4 m high, and it can be kept smaller with pruning to form a dense hedge.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) - Acca sellowiana

$66.95

$52.95

On sale