Feijoa sellowiana

E1039579

Feijoa sellowiana is an evergreen South American fruit tree cultivated for its aromatic, egg-shaped green fruits commonly known as feijoas or pineapple guavas.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf evergreen shrub
fruit tree
plant species
climatePreference subtropical
commonName feijoa
guavasteen
pineapple guava NERFINISHED
cultivatedFor edible fruit
ornamental value
describedBy Otto Karl Berg NERFINISHED
describedInYear 1859
ediblePart flower petals
fruit pulp
family Myrtaceae NERFINISHED
flowerColor red stamens
white
floweringSeason late spring
frostTolerance moderate
fruitAroma strongly aromatic
fruitColor green
fruitFlavor pineapple-like
sweet-tart
fruitShape egg-shaped
fruitType berry
genus Feijoa
growthForm evergreen shrub
small tree
introducedTo California NERFINISHED
Mediterranean region NERFINISHED
New Zealand NERFINISHED
kingdom Plantae
leafPersistence evergreen
leafType opposite
namedAfter João da Silva Feijó NERFINISHED
nativeTo Paraguay NERFINISHED
South America
Uruguay NERFINISHED
northern Argentina
southern Brazil
order Myrtales NERFINISHED
pollination birds
insects
propagationMethod cuttings
grafting
seed
selfFertility often self-incompatible
taxonRank species
typicalHeight 1–7 m
uses beverages
desserts
fresh consumption
jams and jellies

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Myrtaceae contains Feijoa sellowiana