Feijoa sellowiana
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Common NamePineapple Guava
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CA NativeNon-native
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Plant TypeTree
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Size10’ - 25’ X 10’ - 25’
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Flower ColorWhite
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Bloom Time
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Spring
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LeavesGlossy Green Leaves, Silvery Gray-Green Beneath
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EvergreenEvergreen
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Deer ResistantRarely Damaged
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Wildlife Value
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
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Bees
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Bird Habitat
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Butterfly & Other Insect Nectar
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Hummingbirds
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Growth RateSlow
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsNone
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Special Features
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Low Maintenance
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Water Use
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Drought Tolerant
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Soil pH6.5-7.5 (neutral)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Soil TypeLoam
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
When growing for fruit production, plant 2 different varieties for cross-pollination. Fruit is not produced until at least 3 years old.
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Master Gardener Comments
Spectacular flowers. Can be pruned to a hedge, small tree or espalier. Water twice a week the first year, once a week for clay soils, then quite drought tolerant.
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VarietalsN / A