An attractive, small, evergreen shrub with edible petals and fruit. The flower petals taste like cotton candy and the fruit have a tropical taste, with hints of pineapple, guava, strawberry, mint and quince. Ripe fruit are entirely edible and can be consumed raw or cooked.
Common names: Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen, Brazilian Guavas, Fig Guavas, Guayabo Del Pais
Edible: Fruit and flowers Harvest timing: August-November
Scientific name:Accasellowiana (previously Feijoa sellowiana) Light requirements: Full sun Full-grown size: 6-12' tall Hardiness: Zone 8 Pollination: Partially self-pollinating but in reality you need two different varieties. Wildlife: Flowers and fruit attract birds, bees, butterflies. Origin: South America Noteworthy: Evergreen.
WEDO NOT SHIPLIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
