Acca sellowiana, Brazilian Pineapple Guava, height 50-70cm, 2-liter pot.

The Acca sellowiana, also known as pineapple guava, Feijoa, or Brazilian guava, is a special, evergreen shrub that not only has ornamental value but also produces delicious fruit. With its silver-green leaves, exotic flowers, and sweet and sour fruit, this plant is a beautiful and functional addition to any garden, patio, or conservatory. Exotic appearance with edible fruit The Acca sellowiana has oval-shaped, dark green leaves with a striking silver-grey underside, creating a Mediterranean look. In summer, the plant blooms with unique, fragrant flowers: white-pink petals combined with bright red stamens. These flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. After flowering, small green-red fruits develop with a fresh, pineapple-like flavor, often described as a combination of guava, pineapple, and strawberry. The fruit is edible and typically ripens in the spring after overwintering on the plant. They fall from the bush naturally when ripe. Growth form and use The Brazilian guava grows slowly and, under ideal conditions, can grow into a shrub 4 to 6 meters tall. However, with regular pruning, it can be kept in excellent shape, making it also suitable for smaller gardens or as a container plant on a balcony or terrace. The plant forms a compact, bushy shrub and is easy to train as a solitary plant or hedge plant. Location and careSunlight: Full sun or light partial shade Soil: Well-draining, humus-rich soil (not too wet in winter) Water: Water regularly during the growing season, avoid dry winters Winter hardiness: Moderately hardy down to approx. -10°C (zone 8a) – protection recommended during severe frost Pollination: Hermaphroditic (one plant can already produce fruit), but cross-pollination improves yield and taste AdvantagesEvergreen, so also decorative in winter Edible fruits with a unique tropical flavor Bee and butterfly friendly Can be kept in pots or in the ground Tolerant to sea wind and air pollution