• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m - 4m

Mature Width: 2m - 4m

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava frost tolerant?

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Acca sellowiana produces striking white flowers with prominent red stamens during spring and early summer. The blooms are highly ornamental and may be followed by aromatic green edible fruit with a sweet tropical flavour reminiscent of pineapple and guava.

Does Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

White

No

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava is Native to South America, particularly southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.

Its colourful flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects year-round.

Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Acca sellowiana performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils and coastal conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted soils unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Is Acca sellowiana – Pineapple Guava Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Pineapple Guava shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.