Plants in genus feijoa
Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana, also known as pineapple guava, is a dwarf fruit-bearing shrub with egg-shaped fruits that are 1.5 to 3 inches long. The fruits have a bluish-green, waxy exterior and a sweet fragrance with a creamy white center, offering a flavor reminiscent of strawberry, pineapple, and guava. This plant blooms with edible spring petals that are dark red with white edges and has dense, grayish-green foliage. It grows to a compact size of 3 to 4 feet in both height and width, making it suitable for small gardens. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun and requires regular watering during its initial growing seasons. Over time, it becomes more drought-tolerant. The plant is also known for its ornamental value, with its unique foliage and fragrant flowers.
Feijoa sellowiana 'Coolidge'
Feijoa sellowiana 'Coolidge' is an evergreen plant with sweet and acidic pineapple-flavored fruit. It features showy red, white, and violet flowers and glossy greenish-gray foliage, thriving in USDA Zones 8-11.