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Pineapple Guava, Feijoa 'Gemini'

Accasellowiana

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acca (AK-uh)
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Species
sellowiana (sel-lo-wee-AH-nuh)
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Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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