Pineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Pineapple Guava
Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana) is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern South America, bearing edible oval fruits with sweet, aromatic flesh and showy red-and-white flowers with fleshy petals. The silvery-green foliage and ornamental value make it a popular landscape and fruiting plant. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Growth slows as temperatures cool.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Grows best in full sun (at least 6 hours daily) but tolerates partial shade; full sun produces the best flowering and fruit set in Northeast Florida.
Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply but infrequently during dry spells. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Note that fruiting in zone 9b may be reduced due to insufficient winter chilling hours compared to north Florida.
Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils including sandy coastal soils; excellent salt tolerance makes it ideal for coastal Northeast Florida gardens. Fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid excessive nitrogen that can reduce flowering.
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Common questions
Is Pineapple Guava a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pineapple Guava is a fruit tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 10-15 feet × 10-15 feet (unpruned).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.