Pineapple Guava

The Pineapple Guava is a remarkable large shrub or small tree that is gorgeous however you look it at. As a foliage bush? – lovely gray felted leaves. For flowers? – amazing and unique red and white blooms with edible petals. For fruit? – a special fruit that tastes of pineapple or banana with a tropical perfume. However you grow it – outdoors in warmer zones or in a pot in cooler ones – you will love this unique plant for all its remarkable features.

• Attractive shrub with soft gray-green leaves
• Amazing flowers of white and red
• Egg-sized fruits with a tropical taste
• Fully hardy to 10 degrees
• Easily grown in a pot and brought indoors for winter

Full sun will give the best results with the Pineapple Guava, but it will tolerate a little partial shade. Any well-drained soil is suitable, and it is drought resistant once established, although regular watering is best for a good crop of fruit. It normally has no particular pests or diseases and grows well in coastal areas, with good salt tolerance. Prune in spring to encourage the new stems that carry the blossoms and fruit.