FEIJOA sellowiana
Short description
Pineapple Guava, Acca sellowiana. A slow growing evergreen shrub with spoon shaped, grey-green leaves. Unusual flowers which look like a cross between aquilegia and fuchsia in shape are produce in late summer. Clipped in an umbrella topiary shape, trim in summer to keep its form.FEIJOA sellowiana
Short description
Pineapple Guava, Acca sellowiana. A slow growing evergreen shrub with spoon shaped, grey-green leaves. Unusual flowers which look like a cross between aquilegia and fuchsia in shape are produce in late summer. Clipped in an umbrella topiary shape, trim in summer to keep its form.
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EAN code8051838320978
- Latin nameFEIJOA SELLOWIANA
- Size50L
- Height125-150cm
- FormUmbrella
- Units per shelf2.0000
Common name: Acca sellowiana, Pineapple Guava
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: South America
Description: A slow growing evergreen shrub with spoon shaped, grey- green leaves. Unusual flowers which look like a cross between aquilegia and fuchsia in shape are produce in late summer, they consist of crimson, pink and white petals with prominent, star-burst like, crimson stamens. These are followed by edible, fruits
Uses: Topiary Shapes
Climate/Position: Sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established and also tolerant of salt laden winds - so good in coastal areas
Height/Spread: Clipped in an umbrella topiary shape, trim in summer to keep its form
Soil Requirements: Will tolerate most soil types but does not like a soil that is too wet
Pruning: Trim annually with topiary shears in early or late summer to keep specimen in shape. Suckers and unwanted branches should also be removed from the stems
Special Requirements: Does not like a waterlogged soil
Additional Interest: Very popular in Europe. First introduced from South America by a French horticulturist, Edouard Andre in 1890. Originally the plant was tested in Andre's garden for almost a decade and then was successfully planted along the French Riviera
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