Pineapple Guava Tree Seeds

Grow your own Pineapple Guava Tree from seeds and enjoy a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree that produces fragrant flowers and delicious tropical-flavored fruit! Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana), also known as Acca sellowiana, is prized for its attractive silvery-green foliage, stunning pinkish-white flowers with bright red stamens, and sweet, aromatic fruit. The oval-shaped green fruits offer a unique flavor often described as a combination of pineapple, guava, and strawberry. Native to South America, this hardy subtropical plant makes an excellent addition to home gardens, edible landscapes, patios, and container gardens. Pineapple Guava is relatively low-maintenance once established and can be grown as an ornamental tree, privacy hedge, or fruit-producing shrub.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Feijoa sellowiana (Acca sellowiana)

• Common Names: Pineapple Guava, Feijoa, Guavasteen

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree

• Native Region: South America

• Mature Height: 10–15 Feet

• Mature Spread: 10–15 Feet

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral

• Flower Color: White and Pink with Red Stamens

• Bloom Time: Spring to Early Summer

• Fruit Color: Green

• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, Tropical, Pineapple-Like

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate Once Established

Germination Instructions

• Pre-Treatment: No pre-treatment required.

• Soaking: Optional. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting.

• Growing Medium: Use a well-draining seed-starting mix.

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds on the surface and lightly cover with approximately 1/8 inch of fine soil.

• Germination Temperature: Maintain temperatures between 70–80°F.

• Moisture Requirements: Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Humidity: Cover the seed tray with a clear humidity dome to help retain moisture.

• Light Requirements: Provide bright, indirect light during germination.

• Germination Time: Typically 2–6 weeks, although some seeds may take longer.

• Transplanting: Transplant young seedlings into individual containers once several true leaves have developed.

Growing Information

• Pineapple Guava grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

• For optimal flowering and fruit production, choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development.

• Once established, Pineapple Guava becomes moderately drought-tolerant and requires relatively little maintenance.

• This attractive evergreen can be grown as a small ornamental tree, flowering shrub, privacy hedge, or container plant.

• Its silvery-green foliage provides year-round interest, while its colorful spring flowers attract pollinators.

• The sweet, fleshy flower petals are also edible.

• Pineapple Guava produces aromatic green fruit that typically ripens from late summer through fall, depending on the climate.

• Seed-grown plants may take approximately 3–7 years or longer to begin producing fruit.

• Growing multiple genetically different plants can improve pollination and increase fruit production.

• Because plants grown from seeds are genetically variable, fruit size, flavor, and growth characteristics may differ.

• In colder regions, Pineapple Guava can be grown in large containers and moved indoors during winter.

• Protect young plants from freezing temperatures and harsh winter winds.

• Light pruning can help maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy branching.

Seed Quantities Available

• 20 Seeds

• 50 Seeds

• 100 Seeds

• 500 Seeds

• 1,000 Seeds