Feijoa or pineapple guava is widely grown as a small ornamental tree, for its fruit and as an informal hedge. Acca sellowiana is distinguished by its beautiful and delicate flowers, which are edible and have spicy-sweet tasting petals. It is also ideal for growing in pots to decorate patios, terraces and other paved outdoor areas. It grows to a height of 2-5 metres, but can be easily managed as a small tree, although it is more like a shrub until mature. It usually has a multi-branched trunk with grey bark. The leaves are leathery with an attractive silver underside and can form a dense canopy that provides pleasant shade.
The fruits ripen in autumn and are green, ellipsoidal and about the size of a large chicken egg. The flesh is juicy with a sweet, aromatic flavour, and the pulp is similar to that of the closely related guava, hence the English name pineapple guava. Feijoas are moderately tolerant of drought and saline soils, although like any fruit tree, fruit production can be adversely affected if grown in harsh conditions. Regular watering is essential during ripening. They tolerate partial shade and can withstand frost down to -9°C.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
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Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.