Organic Pineapple Guava Tree Live Plant in Pot – 2-3 Inch Pot

Overview

Bring the exotic taste of the tropics to your home garden with this pineapple guava tree, also known as a feijoa plant (Feijoa sellowiana or Acca sellowiana). This beautifully nurtured live plant arrives organically grown in a 2-3 inch pot, ready to be transplanted and thrive in your outdoor space. Imagine the satisfaction of harvesting your own sweet, tangy fruit with hints of pineapple, guava, and mint, directly from your backyard. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, this versatile fruit tree offers both delicious harvests and year-round ornamental appeal with its attractive evergreen foliage and stunning flowers.

Our organic fruit tree is carefully cultivated to ensure a healthy, vigorous start in your garden. Whether you’re looking to enhance your edible landscape or simply enjoy fresh, homegrown produce, the pineapple guava tree is an excellent choice. It’s a sustainable addition that provides a unique culinary experience and contributes to a vibrant, healthy outdoor environment.

Key Benefits

Growing your own pineapple guava tree offers a multitude of advantages, combining aesthetic appeal with practical benefits for a truly rewarding gardening experience. This exceptional plant is more than just a fruit producer; it’s a valuable addition to any garden.

• Organic Fruit Production: Enjoy fresh, chemical-free guavas directly from your garden. This organic fruit tree ensures you have access to healthy, delicious produce without harmful pesticides.
• Ornamental Beauty: Beyond its fruit, the feijoa plant boasts attractive evergreen foliage and unique, colorful flowers that add year-round visual interest to your landscape.
• Unique Flavor Profile: The fruit’s distinct taste, a blend of pineapple, guava, and mint, makes it a versatile ingredient for jams, smoothies, desserts, or simply fresh snacking.
• Easy to Grow: Relatively low-maintenance once established, this pineapple guava tree is suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners, adapting well to various conditions.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Its beautiful flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting local ecosystems and encouraging biodiversity in your garden.
• Edible Landscape Enhancement: An ideal choice for an edible landscape, providing both beauty and a bountiful harvest, enriching your garden’s functionality and appeal.
• Sustainable Food Source: Cultivating your own fruit reduces reliance on store-bought produce, offering a more sustainable and controlled food source for your family.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pineapple guava tree is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for a productive and beautiful garden. This hardy plant thrives with proper attention to its specific needs. For optimal fruit production and vigorous growth, select a site that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate some partial shade, abundant sunshine is crucial for flowering and fruiting.

The feijoa plant prefers well-drained soil. A loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0) is ideal. Ensure the planting site doesn’t retain too much water, as soggy roots can be detrimental. Water consistently, especially during dry spells and when the tree is young, to establish a strong root system. Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant, but regular watering during fruit development will yield larger, juicier guavas. This organic fruit tree is generally hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating temperatures down to about 15°F (-9°C). In colder climates, provide protection for young trees during winter, such as burlap wrapping or moving potted plants indoors.

Fertilize your pineapple guava tree in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for fruit trees. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of fruit. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage air circulation. While partially self-pollinating, planting two or more trees will significantly increase fruit set and yield. Keep an eye out for common pests like scale insects or fruit flies, addressing them with organic pest control methods if necessary to maintain a healthy live plant.

Size & Details

This pineapple guava tree is shipped as a vibrant live plant in either a 2-inch or 3-inch nursery pot, perfectly sized for immediate planting in your garden or a larger container. At the time of arrival, the plant will have a healthy root system and developing foliage, ready to adapt to its new environment. While young, the tree can reach an impressive height of 10-15 feet at maturity if left unpruned, offering a substantial presence in your landscape. However, it can be easily pruned to maintain a smaller, more manageable size, making it adaptable to various garden layouts, including smaller urban spaces or as a hedge.

Expect fruit production to begin within 2-3 years of planting, rewarding your patience with delicious, homegrown guavas. The growth rate is moderate, allowing you to observe its development over time. This organic fruit tree is an investment that will provide both beauty and bountiful harvests for many years, enhancing your outdoor living space and offering a continuous supply of unique, tropical fruit for your culinary adventures. It’s an ideal specimen for creating a productive and attractive edible landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will this pineapple guava tree get? A: If left unpruned, the tree can reach heights of 10-15 feet, but it can be easily pruned to a smaller, more manageable size to fit your garden space.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The feijoa plant is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun. In colder climates (below USDA Zone 8), young trees may need winter protection or can be grown in large containers and moved indoors during freezing temperatures.
• Q: How much sunlight does the pineapple guava tree need? A: This plant thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this organic fruit tree easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, the pineapple guava tree is relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking to grow their own fruit.
• Q: What condition will the live plant arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy and carefully packaged in a 2-inch or 3-inch nursery pot, with a well-developed root system, ready for planting.
• Q: Can I use the fruit of this feijoa plant in cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruit has a unique sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for jams, jellies, smoothies, desserts, and fresh eating.
• Q: How long until this pineapple guava tree produces fruit? A: You can typically expect your tree to start producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting, offering delicious harvests relatively quickly.
• Q: What is the ideal soil type for this plant? A: The pineapple guava tree prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
• Q: Is the feijoa plant self-pollinating? A: While it is partially self-pollinating, planting two or more trees will significantly increase fruit production and yield a more bountiful harvest.
• Q: What USDA zones is this organic fruit tree suitable for? A: It is generally hardy and thrives in USDA Zones 8-10. Protection may be needed in colder zones during winter.