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We received some Pineapple Guava on Oct 5, 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.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 5, 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.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: January, February, March.
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. Mature size: 10-15 feet × 10-15 feet (unpruned). Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: moderate.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Pineapple Guava?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
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.