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Acca sellowiana
Pineapple Guava 

Acca sellowiana
Common name

Pineapple Guava

Group

Shrubs

Family

Myrtaceae

Description

Pineapple guava. A bushy shrub with grey-green leaves; white beneath. Flowers have long red stamens; purple-red petals; white on the margins and reverse in midsummer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
2m
Ultimate spread
2.5m

Colour

Flowers
Red; White in June; July
Foliage
Grey; Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Purple in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Light
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Mid spring Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Whiteflies; Red spider mite; Scale; Mealy bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular RCB 45 150-175 cm --- £104.09 £ 7
Regular 18 litre 100-125 cm --- £63.08 £ 5
Regular 10 litre 60-80 cm --- £30.41 £ 9