Feijoa
Feijoa: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Feijoa, also called pineapple guava or Brazilian guava, is an evergreen shrub native to South America. Known botanically as Acca sellowiana and Feijoa sellowiana, it belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Its common name refers to guava, but it has a distinct identity of its own. Depending on climate and the individual plant, it forms a broad shrub or small tree with a naturally open framework.The foliage remains decorative throughout the year. Opposite, oval, leathery leaves are green above and whitish to silvery underneath. That contrast becomes especially visible when wind turns them over. It adds depth to a hedge or border and combines with Mediterranean-style planting as well as gardens featuring edible species. A specimen plant gives you a clear view of both its outline and the details of its leaves.Flowers are another important attraction. Thick petals, white outside and pinkish to reddish towards the inside, surround a conspicuous…
